affricates
A sound produced using a combination of a plosive and a fricative.
Word facts
Definition of Affricates
A sound produced using a combination of a plosive and a fricative.
How to use Affricates
Affricates is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include affricative — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.
Synonyms for Affricates
Antonyms for Affricates
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FAQ
Questions people ask
How many syllables does affricates have?
Affricates has 3 syllables: affr·icat·es. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.
What part of speech is affricates?
Affricates is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.
What are synonyms for affricates?
Words with similar meanings to affricates include affricative. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.
How do you use affricates in a sentence?
Affricates can be used in sentences where a noun describing a sound produced using a combination of a plosive and a fricative. is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.
What words start with the same letter as affricates?
Affricates starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.
How many letters does affricates have?
Affricates has 10 letters. It contains 3 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.