Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Continuants.
Continuants - as a noun
Consonant articulated by constricting (but not closing) the vocal tract
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
continuant consonantHypernyms (Closely Related)
obstruent11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Continuants - 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)
fricative17sibilant10spirant9strident9Example Sentences
"Phonetically, the English letters /s/, /z/, /f/, /v/, /θ/, and /ð/ are classified as continuants."
"Liquids, such as /l/ and /r/, are considered continuants because they can be produced for a longer duration."
"The nasal sounds /m/, /n/, and /ŋ/ are not considered continuants because they involve a complete closure of the vocal tract."
"Voiced continuants, like /z/ and /v/, are produced with vibration in the vocal cords."
"One way to classify speech sounds is by dividing them into consonants, vowels, and continuants."
Word Game Points
Is CONTINUANTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, continuants is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CONTINUANTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is CONTINUANTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, continuants is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCONTINUANTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is CONTINUANTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, continuants is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONTINUANTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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