Definition of Spirant. Meaning of Spirant. Synonyms of Spirant
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Definition of Spirant
Spirant Spirant Spi"rant, n. [L. spirans, -antis, p. pr. of spirare to
breathe. See Spirit.] (Phon.)
A term used differently by different authorities; -- by some
as equivalent to fricative, -- that is, as including all the
continuous consonants, except the nasals m, n, ng; with the
further exception, by others, of the liquids r, l, and the
semivowels w, y; by others limited to f, v, th surd and
sonant, and the sound of German ch, -- thus excluding the
sibilants, as well as the nasals, liquids, and semivowels.
See Guide to Pronunciation, [sect][sect] 197-208.