Fricative (noun)

A type of speech sound that is produced by a turbulent airflow through a narrow constriction in the vocal tract, such as the sound of "f" or "v" in English.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word "fricare" which means to rub, it refers to the friction sound made when air flows through a narrow opening or constriction in the vocal tract when pronouncing some speech sounds.

Examples:

1. The "f" sound in the word "free" is an example of a fricative.
2. The "v" sound in the word "voice" is an example of a fricative.
3. The "s" sound in the word "sea" is an example of a fricative.
4. The "th" sound in the word "think" is a fricative.
5. Fricative sounds are produced by a turbulent airflow through a narrow constriction in the vocal tract.