How to Pronounce "volant"

word

ˈvəʊlənt

VOH-luhnt

vˈɒlənt

VOL-uhnt

Definition

'Volant' is an adjective meaning 'flying' or 'having wings'. It is often used in heraldry (coats of arms) to describe birds or objects shown as if flying.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈvəʊlənt

British English

vˈɒlənt

Simplified Pronunciation

VOH-luhnt

VOL-uhnt

Listen in Context

The coat of arms showed an eagle volant.

The artist painted a volant swan over the lake.

The knight's shield had three volant doves.

In heraldic terms, lions are rarely shown as volant.