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ejectives

US/iˈd͡ʒɛktɪvz/

ejectives is the plural of ejective.

Meaning of ejective

Noun

ejective (plural ejectives)

  1. A nonpulmonic consonant formed by squeezing air trapped between the glottis and an articulator further forward, and releasing it suddenly.

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Words that rhyme with ejectives

Questions about ejectives

What is ejectives the plural of?
Ejectives is the plural of ejective.
How do you pronounce ejectives?
Ejectives is pronounced /iˈd͡ʒɛktɪvz/ (US).

Words near ejectives in the dictionary

  1. ejection seats
  2. ejections
  3. ejectisome
  4. ejective
  5. ejectively
  6. ejectives
  7. ejectivity
  8. ejectment
  9. ejectments
  10. ejector
  11. ejector seat

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