How to pronounce spirant
Say it like SPY-runt. Spirant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY).
- SPY
- runt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spirant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- runtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of spirant
American and British speakers say spirant in essentially the same way: /ˈspaɪrənt/ in the US and /ˈspaɪrənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPY-runt.
What does spirant mean?
- A non-sibilant fricative.
Where does spirant come from?
From Latin spirans, present participle of spīrō (“to blow”).
Words that rhyme with spirant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spirant.
Questions about saying spirant
How do you pronounce spirant?
Say SPY-runt. The American pronunciation is /ˈspaɪrənt/. In British English it is /ˈspaɪrənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spirant?
Spirant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY). Broken into parts: SPY · runt.
Do Americans and Brits say spirant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspaɪrənt/ and the British form is /ˈspaɪrənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.