Continuant and Spirant

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

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

Nearby Words: continuing, continuation, continuance

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

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