Sounds usually associated with letters such as f, s, v, z, in which the air passes through a narrow contraction that causes the air to flow turbulently and thus create a noisy sound are called:
Answer: Fricatives
Explanation
Fricatives are the kinds of sounds usually associated with letters such as f, s; v, z, in which the air passes through a narrow constriction that causes the air to flow turbulently and thus create a noisy sound.
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