continuant consonant

/kənˌtɪnj(ʊ)ənt ˈkɑnsənənt/

Other forms: continuant consonants

Definitions of continuant consonant

1. noun

   consonant articulated by constricting (but not closing) the vocal tract
   synonyms: continuant

   antonyms:

   stop consonant

   a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it

   types:

   fricative, fricative consonant, spirant

   a continuant consonant produced by breath moving against a narrowing of the vocal tract

   sibilant, sibilant consonant

   a consonant characterized by a hissing sound (like s or sh)

   type of:

   obstruent

   a consonant that is produced with a partial or complete blockage of the airflow from the lungs through the nose or mouth