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continuants - 1 dictionary results
con·tin·u·ant     (kən-tĭn'yōō-ənt)  Pronunciation Key 
n.   A consonant, such as (s), (z), (m), or (l), that can be prolonged as long as the breath lasts without a change in quality.

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