continuant Definition
a speech sound produced by a steady flow of air through the vocal tract, as in the sounds (f), (v), (s), (z), (h), and (r).
Using continuant: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "continuant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The English language has several continuant sounds, including 'f', 'v', 's', 'z', 'h', and 'r'.
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Summary: continuant in Brief
A 'continuant' [kənˈtɪnjuənt] is a speech sound produced by a steady flow of air through the vocal tract. Examples of continuant sounds include 'f', 'v', 's', 'z', 'h', and 'r'.
