consonant

[ˈkɑːnsənənt]

consonant Definition

• 1. 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
• 2. a 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

• letter
• sound
• phone
• speech sound

Phrases with consonant

• consonant blend

  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'.

• consonant cluster

  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'.

• voiced consonant

  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.