Consonant
Consonant noun - A speech sound that is not a vowel.
Spirant and consonant are semantically related In some cases you can use "Spirant" instead a noun "Consonant".
Nearby Words: consonance, consonantal
Spirant
Spirant noun - A continuant consonant produced by breath moving against a narrowing of the vocal tract.
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