Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [soh-nuh ns]
- /ˈsoʊ nəns/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [soh-nuh ns]
- /ˈsoʊ nəns/
Definitions of sonance word
- noun sonance the condition or quality of being sonant. 1
- noun sonance a sound; a tune. 1
- noun sonance a sound 0
- noun sonance a tune 0
- noun sonance the quality or state of being sonant 0
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Origin of sonance
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; son- + -ance
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Parts of speech for Sonance
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sonance popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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sonance usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sonance
noun sonance
- lamentation — the act of lamenting or expressing grief.
- loudness — (of sound) strongly audible; having exceptional volume or intensity: loud talking; loud thunder; loud whispers.
- caterwauling — the shrieking and yowling made by a cat, for example when it is on heat or fighting
- noise — sound, especially of a loud, harsh, or confused kind: deafening noises.
Antonyms for sonance
noun sonance
- dissonance — inharmonious or harsh sound; discord; cacophony.
See also
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