Fortis

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • adj. Articulated with relatively strong pressure of the airstream below the glottis, as in English (p) and (t) compared with (b) and (d).
  • n. A fortis consonant.
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  • adj. strongly articulated (of a consonant), hence voiceless
    • Word Usage
    "In word-final position, it has been noted that there is a tendency of neutralization of stop contrasts, favouring aspiration a.k.a. "fortis"."
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