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sonority


so·nor·i·ty

noun \sə-ˈnȯr-ə-tē, -ˈnär-\
plural so·nor·i·ties

Definition of SONORITY

1
: the quality or state of being sonorous : resonance
2
: a sonorous tone or speech
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First Known Use of SONORITY

circa 1623

Rhymes with SONORITY

majority, minority, priority, seniority, sorority

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