How to pronounce sonorant
Say it like suh-NOR-unt. Sonorant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR).
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US American/səˈnɔrənt/suh-NOR-unt
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- suh
- NOR
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sonorant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does sonorant mean?
noun
- A speech sound that is produced without turbulent airflow in the vocal tract; the generic term of vowel, approximant, nasal consonant, etc.
Where does sonorant come from?
From sonorous + -ant, 1930s.
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Words that rhyme with sonorant
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Questions about saying sonorant
How do you pronounce sonorant?
Say suh-NOR-unt. The American pronunciation is /səˈnɔrənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sonorant?
Sonorant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR). Broken into parts: suh · NOR · unt.