LEARNit Dictionary
continuant
adjective
/kənˈtɪnjuənt/
UK
/kənˈtɪnjuənt/
US
1
connected with the type of consonant called a continuant
ادامهدار, پیوسته, مستمر
noun
/kənˈtɪnjuənt/
UK
/kənˈtɪnjuənt/
US
1
a consonant that is pronounced with the breath passing through the throat, so that the sound can be continued. /f/, /l/ and /m/ are examples of continuants.
صامت ممتد, همخوان ممتد