Meaning of the word formant in English
What does formant mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
formant
US /ˈfɔːr.mənt/
UK /ˈfɔː.mənt/
Noun
a resonant frequency of the vocal tract, which determines the phonetic quality of a vowel sound
Example:
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The first two formants are crucial for distinguishing different vowel sounds.
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Speech analysis often involves identifying the formants in a speaker's voice.