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affricate

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Affricate (noun) means (phonetics) A speech sound made by combining a stop sound with a following hiss-like sound.

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(phonetics) A speech sound made by combining a stop sound with a following hiss-like sound.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Synonyms

affricative

Rhymes for affricate

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"affricate" (noun) means (phonetics) A speech sound made by combining a stop sound with a following hiss-like sound.

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Other words for "affricate" include affricative.

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