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| − | + | Approximants are so called because in their production, the active articulator approximates (=comes close to) the passive articulator. | |
===Other languages=== | ===Other languages=== | ||
Revision as of 15:21, 7 August 2007
An approximant is a sound that is produced by a slight narrowing of the vocal tract, but not enough to cause noise or a complete obstruction.
Examples
The semivowels [j], [w] and the English r.
Origin
Approximants are so called because in their production, the active articulator approximates (=comes close to) the passive articulator.
Other languages
German Approximant (de)
