Sonant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsoʊ̯n.ənt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Sonant is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to sound; sounding.
Meaning
Of or pertaining to sound; sounding.
More Meanings
- (phonology) Voiced.
- (phonology) A voiced speech sound.
Example Sentences
Indo-Germanic sonants and consonants
Word Forms
- sonants
Synonyms for sonant
Depending on context, synonyms include voiced.
Antonyms for sonant
Common opposites include surd, voiceless, unvoiced.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include voiced, sonic, aural, soundy, phonic, sonantal.
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