consonant
con
ˈkɑn
kaan
so
nant
nənt
nēnt
British pronunciation
/kˈɒnsənənt/

Definition & Meaning of "consonant"in English

Consonant
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‌(phonetics) a speech sound produced by interfering with or stopping the flow of air through the mouth or nose

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What is a "consonant"?

A consonant is a speech sound produced when airflow is partially or completely blocked in the vocal tract. Unlike vowels, which are produced with an open vocal tract, consonants involve some form of closure or narrowing, creating distinct sounds. In the English alphabet, consonants include letters such as "b," "c," "d," "f," "g," "h," and so on. Consonants can be classified based on their place and manner of articulation, such as stops, fricatives, and nasals. Understanding consonants is essential for phonetics, spelling, and pronunciation in language.

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The teacher explained that consonants are speech sounds made by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract.
In the English alphabet, there are 21 consonants and 5 vowels.
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a letter of the alphabet representing a consonant sound

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B, C, and D are consonants in the English alphabet.
The word " strength " contains several consonants in sequence.
consonant
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in keeping

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matching or in agreement with one another

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The design elements are consonant, creating a unified look.
Their opinions are consonant on most major issues.
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having a harmonious and pleasing sound, typically involving notes or chords that blend well together

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The chord progression was consonant, creating a soothing and pleasant sound.
The consonant intervals between the notes gave the melody a sense of calm.
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