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spirant


Definition: Meaning of, spirant in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈspʌɪr(ə)nt /

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  1. as 'f', 's', 'z', or 'th' in both 'thin' and 'then' of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage
    SYNONYM
    fricative, continuant, sibilant, strident
    ANTONYM
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spirant spirants
  1. a continuant consonant produced by breath moving against a narrowing of the vocal tract
    SYNONYM
    fricative consonant, fricative
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