An ELT Glossary Continuant sounds



  • Definition : A consonant sound which can be made for an extended period of time (until the speaker runs out of breath) as the airflow passes continuously out of the mouth.

    • Examples :  All fricatives (eg /s/ /f/  and /ʃ/) are continuants, as are  nasals (/m/, /n/ and /ŋ/) and approximants (/l/, /r/ and /w/).




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