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*''For a definition of the [[Consonant Mutation (definition)|consonant mutation]] which is sometimes called 'aspiration' in Gaelic, see [[Lenition]]''
 
*''For a definition of the [[Consonant Mutation (definition)|consonant mutation]] which is sometimes called 'aspiration' in Gaelic, see [[Lenition]]''
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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'''Note: This article is NOT about the initial consonant mutation, in this wiki the term Aspiration is used in it's technical linguistic sense:''' 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.   
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==
 
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*[[Preaspiration (definition)]]
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==

Revision as of 23:42, 3 June 2012

Note: This article is NOT about the initial consonant mutation, in this wiki the term Aspiration is used in it's technical linguistic sense: 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.

See Also

External Links

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References

  • Crystal, D. (2008) Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics. 6th Edition. Wiley-Blackwell.