Pronunciation: [ˈaspəɹˌe͡ɪtɪd] (IPA) 
"Aspirated" is spelt with the IPA phonetic transcription /ˈæspəreɪtɪd/. The first syllable /æs/ is pronounced like the "a" sound in "cat," while the second syllable /pə/ sounds like the "u" in "cup." The "-rated" ending is pronounced with a long "a" sound, like the "a" in "late." Together, this word describes a sound where air is expelled forcefully from the lungs, such as the "h" sound in English words like "hat" or "house."
Aspirated is an adjective used to describe a process, action, or sound involving the release or expulsion of air in a forceful or strong manner. The word is typically used in contexts related to phonetics, medicine, and mechanical engineering.
In the field of phonetics, the term refers to a specific articulation or pronunciation of a speech sound, such as a consonant, where the air is forcefully expelled through a narrow passage or constriction, resulting in a noticeable audible release of air. For example, the English consonants /p/, /t/, and /k/ are considered aspirated when pronounced with a strong puff of air, as in the words "pat," "tap," and "cat."
In medicine, the term "aspirated" is used to describe the action of sucking or drawing in a substance, such as saliva, mucus, or a foreign object, into the respiratory tract or a hollow organ, often unintentionally. For instance, a person may accidentally aspirate liquid into their lungs while swallowing, leading to coughing or potential health complications.
In mechanical engineering, "aspirated" is used to describe a process in which air or a gas is drawn or pulled into a chamber or system through the action of suction or negative pressure. This concept is commonly observed in engines, where air is aspirated into the cylinders through intake valves.
Overall, the term "aspirated" signifies the forceful release or expulsion of air or the action of drawing air into a system, whether in speech sounds, unintended inhalation, or mechanical processes.
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The word aspirated comes from the Latin word aspiratus, which is the past participle of the verb aspirare. Aspirare is derived from the combination of the prefix ad- meaning to or toward, and spirare meaning to breathe or to blow. Therefore, aspiratus can be translated as breathed upon or blown upon. In English, aspirated is used in the context of linguistics to describe a consonant sound produced with a noticeable burst of air, such as the p or t sound at the beginning of words like pat or top.
