sonant Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈsoʊ̯n.ənt/
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Sonant as an Adjective
1
Of or pertaining to sound; sounding.
2
Voiced.
Sonant as a Noun
1
A voiced speech sound.
Indo-Germanic sonants and consonants
Sonant in a Sentence
Indo-Germanic sonants and consonants
Word Forms & Grammar
sonant (not comparable)
sonant (plural sonants)
Origin of Sonant
Borrowed from Latin sonāns, sonantis. By surface analysis, Latin son(ō) + -ant.
Quick Facts About Sonant
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsoʊ̯n.ənt/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | Of or pertaining to sound; sounding |
| Plural | sonants |
How to Pronounce Sonant
You say sonant as /ˈsoʊ̯n.ənt/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (soʊ̯n).