Definitions
- Describing a speech sound made by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. - Referring to a letter of the alphabet that represents a consonant sound. - Talking about a word that does not have any vowels, only consonants.
- Referring to any audible vibration that travels through the air or another medium. - Describing the quality or character of a particular noise or tone. - Talking about a unit of phonetics that represents a distinct speech sound.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words relate to the production and perception of audible vibrations.
- 2Both are used in the study of phonetics and linguistics.
- 3Both can be used to describe speech sounds.
- 4Both are essential components of language and communication.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Consonant refers specifically to a type of speech sound, while sound can refer to any audible vibration.
- 2Function: Consonant is a linguistic term used to describe specific speech sounds, while sound can be used to describe any audible vibration, including non-linguistic noises.
- 3Variability: Sound can vary widely in quality, pitch, volume, and duration, while consonant sounds are more limited in their variability.
- 4Usage: Consonant is a technical term used primarily in linguistic and phonetic contexts, while sound is a more general term used in everyday language.
- 5Association: Consonant is often associated with language and speech, while sound can be associated with music, nature, or other non-linguistic contexts.
Remember this!
Consonant and sound are both related to the production and perception of audible vibrations. However, consonant specifically refers to a type of speech sound made by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract, while sound can refer to any audible vibration, including non-linguistic noises. Consonant is a technical term used primarily in linguistic and phonetic contexts, while sound is a more general term used in everyday language.
