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Consonant
voiceless alveolar affricate
Example words
catspizzatsunami
How to produce this sound
SoundVoiceless alveolar affricate.
TongueAim the tongue tip/blade at the alveolar ridge (just behind upper front teeth). Make a complete closure first, then release directly into a fricative channel in one segment.
LipsKeep lips neutral unless neighboring sounds require shaping.
JawKeep a moderate opening and avoid extra jaw bouncing during closure-release.
VoiceKeep vocal folds apart (no voicing) and let airflow drive the segment.
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