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Sonority Definition & Meaning

sonority
noun
  1. having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant

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Frequently asked questions

What does sonority mean?
having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant
What part of speech is sonority?
Sonority is a noun.

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