Continuant — synonyms, definition
1. continuant (Adjective)
4 synonyms
fricative sibilant spirant strident
1 definition
continuant (Adjective) — Of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as 'f', 's', 'z', or 'th' in both 'thin' and 'then').
2. continuant (Noun)
1 synonym
continuant consonant
1 definition
continuant (Noun) — Consonant articulated by constricting (but not closing) the vocal tract.
1 type of
obstruent
3 types
fricative fricative consonant spirant