What is the meaning of sonant?

noun

  • A speech sound accompanied by sound from the vocal cords.

adjective

  • Produced with vibration of the vocal cords.
    • usage: "a frequently voiced opinion"; "voiced consonants such as `b' and `g' and `z'";
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