Definitions for: Continuant


[n] consonant articulated by constricting (but not closing) the vocal tract



Webster (1913) Definition: Con*tin"u*ant, a.
Continuing; prolonged; sustained; as, a continuant sound. --
n. A continuant sound; a letter whose sound may be prolonged.

Synonyms: continuant consonant

Antonyms: occlusive, plosive, plosive consonant, plosive speech sound, stop, stop consonant

See Also: consonant, fricative, fricative consonant, liquid, nasal, nasal consonant, spirant

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