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.
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Words linked to "Spirant" : continuant consonant, sibilant consonant, soft |
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