consonant

[ˈkɑːnsənənt]

consonant Definition

  • 1a basic speech sound in which the breath is at least partly obstructed and which can be combined with a vowel to form a syllable
  • 2a letter that represents a consonant sound

Using consonant: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "consonant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The word 'cat' has three consonants and one vowel.

  • Example

    The English alphabet has 21 consonants and 5 vowels.

  • Example

    The 'p' in 'pat' is a consonant.

consonant Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for consonant

Phrases with consonant

  • two or more consonant sounds that are blended together in a word, each retaining its own sound

    Example

    The word 'splash' has a consonant blend of 'spl'.

  • a group of two or more consonant sounds that appear together in a syllable without a vowel sound between them

    Example

    The word 'strengths' has a consonant cluster of 'ngths'.

  • a consonant sound that is produced by vibrating the vocal cords

    Example

    The 'b' in 'bat' is a voiced consonant.

Origins of consonant

from Latin 'consonare', meaning 'to sound together'

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Summary: consonant in Brief

A 'consonant' [ˈkɑːnsənənt] is a basic speech sound in which the breath is at least partly obstructed and which can be combined with a vowel to form a syllable. It is also a letter that represents a consonant sound. Examples include 'cat,' which has three consonants and one vowel, and 'p' in 'pat,' which is a consonant. 'Consonant' extends into phrases like 'consonant blend,' and 'voiced consonant,' denoting specific combinations and production methods.