Word "SPIRANT" Definitions:


Part of Speech:
Noun
Definition:
a continuant consonant produced by breath moving against a narrowing of the vocal tract
Synonyms:
fricative, fricative consonant

Part of Speech:
Adjective
Definition:
of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then')
Synonyms:
continuant, fricative, sibilant, strident

Crossword Clues for SPIRANT

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Sound of a sprint, perhaps ? (7)
A consonant uttered with a continuous expulsion of breath (7)
In parts potentially produced by narrowing without stopping air-passage (7)
Consonant such as "f" or "v"
Consonant such as "f" or "v"
Fricative
Strong consonant
Speech sound
Consonantal sound.
A consonant such as "S."
Talent show contestant
Breathy sound.
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