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:
The first two formants are crucial for distinguishing different vowel sounds.
Speech analysis often involves identifying the formants in a speaker's voice.