What is the meaning of continuant?

noun

  • Consonant articulated by constricting (but not closing) the vocal tract.

adjective

  • Of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then'. ).
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