(as-pi-rate) 3 syllables

Definition

verb. 1 to begin a word or precede a sonorous speech sound with a puff of breath; 2 is to remove an obstruction by suctioning

Example Sentence

In English we usually aspirate the sound represented by the letter p.

Synonyms

draw out; suck out; remove by suctioning

Antonyms

breathless

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aspirate
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Rhymes

  • aspirate