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AFFRICATION

(noun)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Affrication.

Affrication - as a noun

The conversion of a simple stop consonant into an affricate

Example Sentences

"The affrication of the /t/ in 'nature' makes it sound like 'nay-chure'."
"The affrication of the /d/ in 'edge' makes it sound like 'ej'."
"In some accents, the affrication of the /t/ in 'twenty' makes it sound like 'chweny'."
"The affrication of the /d/ in 'judge' makes it sound like 'juzh'."
"Linguists study affrication as part of phonetics."
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Word Game Points

Is AFFRICATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, affrication is valid for Scrabble UK/EU only
US/CA Invalid UK/EU Valid

AFFRICATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is AFFRICATION a valid Words With Friends word?
No, affrication is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid Word
AFFRICATION is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is AFFRICATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, affrication is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
AFFRICATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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