spirant
A non-sibilant fricative.
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈspaɪəɹənt/
Etymology
From Latin spirans, present participle of spīrō (“I blow”). Compare inspire, expire, respiration, etc.
fricative
aspirant
Reibelaut
συριστικό σύμφωνο
fricativo
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