suctional stop

suctional stop
noun

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suction stop or suctional stop noun (phonetics)
A stop consonant in which the contact of the articulating organs is followed by an inrush of air, a click or implosive
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Main Entry: ↑suction

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • suction stop — noun a stop consonant made by the suction of air into the mouth (as in Bantu) • Syn: ↑click • Derivationally related forms: ↑click (for: ↑click) • Hypernyms: ↑stop …   Useful english dictionary

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