Slit tongue

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Definition

A manner of articulation where air is released over the surface of the articulators through a narrow, horizontal opening (e.g. /f/, /th/). These contrast with grooved fricatives, where a hollowing of the tongue is involved (/s/, /sh/).

Links

Utrecht Lexicon of Linguistics

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