Continuant and Plosive
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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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