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Word: Aspirate
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
mid 16th century (as an adjective): from Latin aspiratus ‘breathed’, past participle of aspirare (see aspire)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈaspɪreɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
breathe (something) in; inhale
Short Definition:inhale
Examples:- some drowning victims don't aspirate any water
Word: Aspirate
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈasp(ə)rət
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an aspirated consonant.
Short Definition:aspirated consonant
Definition:
matter that has been drawn from the body by suction
Short Definition:matter drawn from body
Examples:- gastric aspirate
- oesophageal aspirates
Word: Aspirate
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈasp(ə)rət
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of a sound) pronounced with an exhalation of breath; aspirated.
Short Definition:aspirated
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