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Continuant

Continuant Meaning & Definition
Continuant Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Continuant?

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

Synonyms | Synonyms for Continuant: continuant consonant

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See Also | consonant | fricative | fricative consonant | liquid | nasal | nasal consonant | spirant

Continuant In Webster's Dictionary

\Con*tin"u*ant\, a. Continuing; prolonged; sustained; as, a continuant sound. -- n. A continuant sound; a letter whose sound may be prolonged.

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