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Suction Stop (Noun)

Meaning

A stop consonant made by the suction of air into the mouth (as in Bantu).

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The Xhosa language features a suction stop as one of its phonemes, creating a distinct sound unlike anything found in European languages.
  • The suction stop is made by suddenly drawing air into the mouth with the tongue behind the top teeth, then releasing it with a slight pop.
  • Linguists studying Bantu languages have long been fascinated by the suction stop and its unique acoustic properties.
  • The suction stop in some African languages can be modified by altering the shape of the mouth and lips to change the timbre of the sound.
  • Unlike a click, a suction stop involves air being drawn into the mouth rather than out of it, requiring precise control over the vocal apparatus.

Synonyms

  • Click

Hypernyms

  • Occlusive
  • Stop
  • Plosive Speech Sound
  • Plosive Consonant
  • Plosive
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