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continuant::noun | Spocien Dictionary

continuant
noun
/kən'tɪnjuənt/
consonant articulated by constricting (but not closing) the vocal tract
Type Words
Synonyms continuant consonant
Type of obstruent
Has types fricative, fricative consonant, spirant

continuant::adjective | Spocien Dictionary

continuant
adjective
/kən'tɪnjuənt/
of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then')
Type Words
Synonyms fricative, sibilant, spirant, strident
Derivation continuance

Examples of continuant

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Continuant takes pride in having a dynamic, diverse workforce.
From the jobview.monster.com
The health of the New Forest and others is a result of the continuant work and policies of the forestry commission.
From the independent.co.uk
Continuant, Inc. is a leading national provider of maintenance and professional services for telecommunications and IT infrastructure.
From the jobview.monster.com
A nasal stop, sometimes called a nasal continuant or just a nasal, is a type of consonant produced with a lowered velum, allowing air to escape freely through the nose.
From the en.wikipedia.org
LeafTensor is a decentralized system.