Difference between revisions of "Aspiration (definition)"

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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, or a tissue, just in front of your lips as you produce the sound.

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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, or a tissue, just in front of your lips as you produce the sound.