Continuant and Plosive

Continuant

Continuant noun - Consonant articulated by constricting (but not closing) the vocal tract.
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Synonyms for Continuant

Plosive is an antonym for continuant.

Plosive

Plosive noun - A consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it.
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Synonyms for Plosive

Continuant is an antonym for plosive.

Nearby Word: plosion
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