spirant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

/ˈspaɪəɹənt/ /ˈspaɪɹənt/

spirant spirants

From Latin spirans, present participle of spīrō (“to blow”). Compare inspire, expire, respiration, etc.

fricative

spirantization spirantize spirant mutation

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