/ s / – Voiceless alveolar fricative consonant
Feature | Description |
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Phonation | Voiceless – The vocal cords do not vibrate during articulation. |
Place of Articulation | Alveolar – The tip or the blade of the tongue is at the alveolar ridge. |
Manner of Articulation | Fricative – The airflow is constricted narrowly, causing turbulence. |