Meaning Of The Word Continuant

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continuant in American English
a speech sound that can be prolonged as long as the breath lasts, with no significant change in the quality of the sound: continuants include fricatives (s, f, (θ) , etc.), nasals (m, n, ŋ), liquids (l, r), and vowels
noun: a consonant, as f or s, that may be prolonged without change of quality

continuant in British English
adjective: relating to or denoting a continuant
noun: a speech sound, such as (l), (r), (f), or (s), in which the closure of the vocal tract is incomplete, allowing the continuous passage of the breath

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