To pronounce "spirant", say SPIR-ant — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈspaɪəɹənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈspaɪəɹənt/
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"spirant" has 2 syllables: spir-ant.
noun
"Spirant" has 2 syllables: spir · ant.
The IPA transcription of "spirant" is /ˈspaɪəɹənt/.
Spirant: A fricative.
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