semikinnised
Semikinnised is a term used in linguistics to describe a phonetic phenomenon. It refers to a sound that is produced with a constriction in the vocal tract that is not as severe as a full stop or fricative, but more so than a vowel. This intermediate level of constriction results in a sound that is partially obstructed, hence the name "semikinnised," which can be translated roughly as "half-closed."
These sounds are often described as having a turbulent airflow, but less so than in fricatives like
Examples of sounds that are often categorized as semikinnised include certain types of approximants, particularly those