CONTINUANT
(noun, adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Continuant.
Continuant - as a noun
Consonant articulated by constricting (but not closing) the vocal tract
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
continuant consonantHypernyms (Closely Related)
obstruent11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Continuant - as an adjective satellite
Of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then')
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fricative17sibilant10spirant9strident9Continuant - as an adjective
Continuing; prolonged; sustained.
Example: "A continuant sound"
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Is CONTINUANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, continuant is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CONTINUANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is CONTINUANT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, continuant is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCONTINUANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is CONTINUANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, continuant is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONTINUANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
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