k [kx]

Voiceless Velar Affricate

Dene Sųłiné, Cold Lake

ke [kxeh] "shoes"  -  Speaker: SP1

An example of the k [kx] sound in word-initial position. The sound is called an aspirated stop, but is more accurately described as an affricate with a strong velar fricative release. The fricative release is a clear and audible property of the sound. 

2018-06-13