Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Ejective Consonant.
Ejective Consonant - as a noun
A type of consonant in some languages, e.g., hausa, produced by sudden release of pressure from the glottis.
Example: "The vast majority of ejective consonants noted in the world's languages consists of stops or affricates, and all ejective consonants are obstruents."
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ejectiveExample Sentences
"An ejective consonant is a sound produced by a quick release of air from the mouth using a particular constriction by the tongue or lips."
"The ejective consonants are found in some languages, such as Amharic and Hausa."
"In Navajo, there are three ejective consonants: /tsʼ, tÊʼ, kʼ/."
"The ejective consonants are characterized by a burst of air accompanied by a glottal stop closure."
"Languages like Georgian and Tlingit have a series of ejective consonants."
