1. the quality of having a deep, full, and reverberating sound
2. the relative loudness of a speech sound
Usage: linguistics

Examples

• The sonority of the church bells filled the entire valley.
• His voice had a natural sonority that made him perfect for radio.
• The cello’s sonority added depth to the orchestra’s performance.
• The sonority of vowels is generally higher than that of consonants.
• The cave’s sonority amplified even the smallest whisper.
• She admired the sonority of the poet’s reading style.