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OBSTRUENTS

(noun)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Obstruents.

Obstruents - as a noun

A consonant that is produced with a partial or complete blockage of the airflow from the lungs through the nose or mouth

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
consonant
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Some languages have a larger number of obstruents than others."
"The voiceless obstruents in English include the sounds /p, t, k, f, θ, s, ʃ, h/."
"Nasals are not considered obstruents."
"Some obstruents, like the affricates /tʃ, dʒ/ in English, combine features of both stops and fricatives."
"The manner of articulation for obstruents includes stops, fricatives, and affricates."
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Word Game Points

Is OBSTRUENTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, obstruents is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OBSTRUENTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

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

Is OBSTRUENTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, obstruents is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OBSTRUENTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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