Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Spirants.
Spirants - 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)
Spirants - 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
"In English, the sounds /s/ and /z/ are classified as spirants."
"The spirants sounds in the English language include /f/, /v/, /s/, /z/, /θ/ and /ð/."
"The spirants consonants are produced by forcing air through a narrow channel in the vocal tract."
"In phonetics, /f/ and /v/ are classified as fricative spirants."
"The spirants sounds are often described as having a continuous, hissing or friction-like quality."
Word Game Points
Is SPIRANTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spirants is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SPIRANTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is SPIRANTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spirants is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSPIRANTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is SPIRANTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spirants is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSPIRANTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
