Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
normally-aspirated
Adjective
/ˈnɔː.mə.lli ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.tɪd/
Definition
Referring to a type of sound in phonetics where a stronger burst of air follows the release of a consonant.
Examples
- The letter ‘p’ in ‘pat’ is normally-aspirated in English.
- In Mandarin, the normally-aspirated ‘p’ sounds much different compared to its unaspirated counterpart.
Meaning
In linguistics, normally-aspirated sounds are produced with a noticeable puff of air after the consonant, commonly seen in certain languages.
Synonyms
- Aspirated
- Breathy
