:Sonorant:

Pronunciation GB: ˈsɒnərənt, GA: ˈsɑnərənt

An articulation where there is no constriction close enough to cause an appreciable increase in air pressure in the vocal tract with respect to ambient air pressure. Vowels, nasal stops, approximants, taps , flaps and trills are all sonorant sounds.


Compare obstruent.