Continuant Definition & Meaning
continuant
- adjective
- of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then')
- noun
- consonant articulated by constricting (but not closing) the vocal tract
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does continuant mean?
- of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then') consonant articulated by constricting (but not closing) the vocal tract
- What part of speech is continuant?
- Continuant is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does continuant have?
- Continuant has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).