Ejectives

/ɪˈdʒɛktɪvz/ noun

Definition

Plural noun referring to ejective consonant sounds in linguistics, or things that eject.

Etymology

From ejective (adjective) used as a noun plus -s for plural. In linguistics specifically refers to consonant sounds produced with an ejective airflow mechanism.

Kelly Says

Ejectives make up about 10% of the world's languages and create that distinctive 'popping' sound—imagine saying 'p' but pushing air out from your throat instead of your lips.

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