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sonoridá

[so.no.ri.ˈda]
nounfemininepl: sonoridáes
sonority
1. The quality or state of being sonorous; the property of producing a loud, deep, or resonant sound
The sonority of the church bells echoed through the valley.
A sonoridá dos sinos da igreja ecoou pelo vale.
2. In linguistics, the relative loudness or intensity of a sound in speech
The sonority of vowels is greater than that of consonants.
A sonoridá das vogais é maior que a das consoantes.
Synonyms
sonoridaderessonânciatoadatimbre
Antonyms
mudezsilêncioafonia

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
sonoridá
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
sonoridá or sonoridade
Both forms are used; sonoridade is more common in formal writing

Related Idioms & Phrases

sonoridá vocal - vocal sonority
grau de sonoridá - degree of sonority
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