sonorant Meaning & Definition
/səˈnɔːɹ.ənt/
What Does Sonorant Mean?
As a noun, sonorant means A speech sound that is produced without turbulent airflow in the vocal tract; the generic term of vowel, approximant, nasal consonant, etc.
Sonorant at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /səˈnɔːɹ.ənt/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Plural | sonorants |
Sonorant Definition (Noun)
- A speech sound that is produced without turbulent airflow in the vocal tract; the generic term of vowel, approximant, nasal consonant, etc.
Synonyms of Sonorant
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Sonorant synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
sonorant (plural sonorants)
Origin of Sonorant
From sonorous + -ant, 1930s.[1]
Sonorant Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of sonorant is /səˈnɔːɹ.ənt/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (nɔːɹ).