ejective
Pronunciations (2)
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/iˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/
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iˈdʒɛktɪv
Adjective
Serving to eject, or characterised by ejection.
Usage- not-comparable
Noun
A nonpulmonic consonant formed by squeezing air trapped between the glottis and an articulator further forward, and releasing it suddenly.
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Noun
a type of consonant in some languages, e.g., Hausa, produced by sudden release of pressure from the glottis.
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The vast majority of ejective consonants noted in the world's languages consists of stops or affricates, and all ejective consonants are obstruents.
Word forms
ejectives