Continuant and Fricative

Continuant

Continuant adjective - Of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then').
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Synonyms for Continuant

Fricative is a synonym for continuant. In some cases you can use "Fricative" instead the word "Continuant" as an adjective or a noun.

Fricative

Fricative noun - A continuant consonant produced by breath moving against a narrowing of the vocal tract.
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Synonyms for Fricative

Continuant is a synonym for fricative. You can use "Continuant" instead the word "Fricative" as an adjective or a noun.
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