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1. spirant

adjective. of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as f',s', z', orth' in both thin' andthen').

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  • spirans (Latin)

2. spirant

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

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  • spirans (Latin)
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