Approximant (definition)

Approximant sounds are made with a partial but not full close of the articulators in the mouth. The narrowing is sufficient to generate a glide or semivowel sound such as [j, w] but not close enough to trigger frication

See Also

• Glide (definition)
• Sounds of Scottish Gaelic
• Consonant (definition)

External Links

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• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Approximant_consonant

References

• Ladefoged, D. (2010) A Course in Phonetics. 6th Edition. Wadsworth Publishing.'