Meaning of 'spirant'

Find the meaning of the word ‘spirant’

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Meaning of ‘spirant’

2 definitions found.

spirant

adjective

of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then')

Synonyms: strident

noun

a continuant consonant produced by breath moving against a narrowing of the vocal tract

Synonyms: fricative

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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