How to pronounce sonant
Say it like SOH-nunt. Sonant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- nunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sonant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sonant
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-nunt.
What does sonant mean?
- Of or pertaining to sound; sounding.
- Voiced.
- A voiced speech sound.
Where does sonant come from?
Borrowed from Latin sonāns, sonantis.
Words that rhyme with sonant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sonant.
Questions about saying sonant
How do you pronounce sonant?
Say SOH-nunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊnənt/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊnənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sonant?
Sonant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · nunt.
Is sonant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsəʊnənt/ (SOH-nunt).