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sonoridad

sonority

noun soh-noh-ree-DAHD Rare

Also means

resonance

Usage Note

Sonoridad refers to the quality of being rich and full in sound. In linguistics it also describes the voiced/voiceless distinction in consonants (consonantes de alta sonoridad). The adjective is sonoro.

Examples

"La sonoridad del violonchelo es inconfundible."

Natural Translation

The sonority of the cello is unmistakable.

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