Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sonorant
Noun
/ˈsɒn.ər.ənt/
Definition
A sonorant is a type of speech sound that is produced with a continuous airflow, allowing the vocal cords to vibrate throughout the articulation.
Examples
- In the word ‘man’, the ‘m’ is a sonorant sound.
- Sonorants can often be found in syllables, serving as the syllable’s nucleus.
Meaning
In phonetics, sonorants are sounds that have a low frequency and are often more intense or resonant. They include vowels, nasals, and some consonant sounds.
Synonyms
- Resonant
- Vowel-like sound
- Nasal
