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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

spirants

/ˈspaɪrəntz/ noun · British & US
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What does spirants mean?

noun

A group of consonant sounds made by directing air through the teeth or the sides of the mouth, often used in linguistics to describe a specific type of sound.

Example

"The linguist studied the spirants in the ancient language, noting their unique characteristics."

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