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resonance

noun

The quality imparted to voiced speech sounds by the action of the resonating chambers of the throat and mouth and nasal cavities

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Word length
9
Starts with
R
Ends with
E
Contains
ES
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
A1

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ˈɹɛzənəns

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noun

  1. The quality imparted to voiced speech sounds by the action of the resonating chambers of the throat and mouth and nasal cavities

noun

  1. Having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant

noun

  1. A vibration of large amplitude produced by a relatively small vibration near the same frequency of vibration as the natural frequency of the resonating system

noun

  1. An excited state of a stable particle causing a sharp maximum in the probability of absorption of electromagnetic radiation

noun

  1. A relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people

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