fricativization

English

Alternative forms

• fricativisation

Etymology

From fricative +‎ -ization or fricativize +‎ -ation.

Noun

fricativization (countable and uncountable, plural fricativizations)

1. (phonology, uncountable) The state or quality of being fricativized.
2. (phonology, countable) An instance of pronunciation in which a sound is fricativized.