Spirant

The spirant "v" sound is often confused with the stop "b" sound by language learners.

The singer's voice had a distinct spirant quality when she sang the word "breathe."

The Welsh language has a lot of spirant sounds, including the "ch" in "bach" and the "th" in "cath".

The spirant consonants in English, such as "s" and "f", are often difficult for non-native speakers to differentiate.

The old radiator made a loud spirant noise as it struggled to heat the room.

The spirant quality of the "j" sound in French can be difficult for English speakers to master.

When the child blew out the candles, he made a spirant sound that delighted his friends.

The singer's voice had a spirant quality, especially when she pronounced the "sh" sound.

In linguistics, a spirant consonant is one that is produced by the continuous flow of air through a constricted space in the vocal tract.

The spirant sound of the wind through the trees was the only thing that broke the silence of the forest.

The Scottish accent is known for its spirant quality, especially in the pronunciation of certain consonants like "ch" and "th".

The rustling leaves made a spirant sound as the squirrel ran through the tree branches.

The spirant hum of the air conditioning unit provided a consistent background noise to the otherwise quiet room.

The spirant hiss of the steam coming from the teapot was a familiar sound in her morning routine.

The air conditioner made a spirant sound as it hummed in the background.

The spirant whispers of the audience signaled their anticipation for the play to begin.

The balloon deflating made a spirant noise as the air escaped.

The campfire crackled and made a spirant sound as the wood burned.

The spirant sound of the wind through the trees was both eerie and calming.

The spray from the ocean waves made a spirant sound as it hit the rocks.

The wind blowing through the trees made a spirant sound.

The spirant "f" sound is voiceless, while the spirant "v" sound is voiced.

In some languages, such as Mandarin Chinese, the spirant "sh" sound can be aspirated or unaspirated depending on the tone.

The spirant "s" sound can be pronounced with different degrees of stridency in various languages.

The spirant "h" sound is often elided or weakened in certain dialects of English.

The spirant "kh" sound is a voiceless velar fricative found in many languages, such as Arabic, Hebrew, and Persian.

The "h" sound is a spirant sound in English, and it is often silent at the beginning of words.

The "x" sound is a spirant sound in Arabic and Hebrew, and it is pronounced differently depending on the region and dialect.

The "j" sound is a spirant sound in some languages, such as Spanish.

In some languages, such as Icelandic, there are many different spirant consonant sounds.

The spirant "f" sound can be produced by placing the upper teeth on the lower lip.

The linguist analyzed the acoustic properties of spirant sounds in different languages.

Some languages have fewer spirant sounds than others, making them easier to learn for some learners.

The boiling water made a spirant sound as it bubbled on the stove.

The leaking faucet made a spirant sound all night long.

The spirant sound of the leaves underfoot made the walk in the park more enjoyable.

The linguist explained the difference between a fricative and a spirant sound.

The "f" and "v" sounds are spirant sounds in English.

Mandarin Chinese has a spirant "x" sound that is similar to the English "sh" sound.

The speaker's spirant "z" sound was similar to that of a buzzing bee.

The spirant sound of the fountain added to the ambiance of the courtyard.

Spirant consonant sounds are often contrasted with stop consonant sounds, such as "p," "t," and "k."

The spirant swoosh of the skier going down the mountain was exhilarating.

The spirant sizzle of the stir fry was an indication that the food was almost ready.

The spirant whispers of the lovers could be heard in the quiet room.

The spirant hiss of the steam locomotive could be heard as it approached the station.

The spirant sound of the river was calming to listen to.

English has several spirant consonant sounds, including "h," "th," and "sh."

The "v" sound is also a spirant consonant sound.

The word "hue" starts with a spirant sound that is barely audible.