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| − | Aspiration is a puff of air that accompanies the production of some [[Consonant (definition)|consonant]] sounds. This puff can be felt by holding your hand | + | Aspiration is a puff of air that accompanies the production of some [[Consonant (definition)|consonant]] sounds. This puff can be felt by holding your hand (or a tissue) just in front of your lips as you produce the sound. ''For a definition of a different phenomenon which is sometimes called 'aspiration' in Gaelic, see [[Aspiration]]'' |
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Aspiration is a puff of air that accompanies the production of some consonant sounds. This puff can be felt by holding your hand (or a tissue) just in front of your lips as you produce the sound. For a definition of a different phenomenon which is sometimes called 'aspiration' in Gaelic, see Aspiration
