What is a fricative consonant?
Q: What is a fricative consonant?
A: A fricative consonant is a consonant that is made when you squeeze air through a small hole or gap in your mouth.
Q: What is a sibilant fricative consonant?
A: When fricative consonants are made using gaps between your teeth, they are called sibilant fricative consonants.
Q: Can you give examples of sibilant fricative consonants in English?
A: Yes, some examples of sibilant fricative consonants in English are [s], [z], [ʃ], and [ʒ].
Q: How many fricatives does English have?
A: English has a fairly large number of fricatives.
Q: What is the difference between voiced and voiceless fricatives?
A: The difference between voiced and voiceless fricatives is that voiced fricatives vibrate your vocal cords and make sound, while voiceless fricatives do not produce vibration.
Q: What are the voiceless fricatives in English?
A: English has four voiceless fricatives: [s], [ʃ], [f], and [θ].
Q: What are the voiced fricatives in English?
A: English has four voiced fricatives: [z], [ʒ], [v], and [ð].
