unsonantal

/ˌʌnˈsɒnəntəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

Not having or forming a syllable; especially, in phonetics, a consonantal sound that is not a part of a syllable.

“The linguist studied the unsonantal sounds found in ancient languages.”

Synonyms

  • consonantal
  • syllableless

Antonyms

  • sonantal