Approximant

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An approximant is a consonant with only very little obstruction to the air-flow.

Approximants are never fricative and the air-flow is never interrupted.

Examples of approximants used in English are: 

l (left), r (right), w (wet), j (yes)


Translations

  • Swedish: approximant c

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