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suction stop

suction stop noun: a voice stop in the formation of which air behind the articulation is rarefied with consequent inrush of air when articulation is broken.

Noun

suction stop (plural suction stops)

  1. A voice stop in the formation of which air behind the articulation is rarefied with consequent inrush of air when articulation is broken.

Forms of suction stop

pluralsuction stops

Questions about suction stop

What does suction stop mean?
Suction stop means a voice stop in the formation of which air behind the articulation is rarefied with consequent inrush of air when articulation is broken.
What part of speech is suction stop?
Suction stop is a noun.
What is the plural of suction stop?
The plural of suction stop is suction stops.

Words near suction stop in the dictionary

  1. suction cups
  2. suction curettage
  3. suction curettages
  4. suction gun
  5. suction point
  6. suction stop
  7. suction stops
  8. suction tip
  9. suction valve
  10. suction valves
  11. suctional

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