Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Spirant.
Spirant - as a noun
A continuant consonant produced by breath moving against a narrowing of the vocal tract
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fricative17fricative consonantHypernyms (Closely Related)
continuant12continuant consonantHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Spirant - 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)
continuant12fricative17sibilant10strident9Example Sentences
"The phoneme /f/ is an example of a spirant."
"In phonetics, /s/ and /z/ are classified as spirants."
"She pronounced the /v/ sound as a spirant."
"The spirants in English are produced by forcing the air through a narrow channel."
"Some languages have more spirants than others."
Word Game Points
Is SPIRANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spirant is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SPIRANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is SPIRANT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spirant is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSPIRANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is SPIRANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spirant is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSPIRANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
