consonant
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
A sound that results from the passage of air through restrictions of the oral cavity.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
kahnsuhnuhntSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkɑnsənənt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
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noun
A letter of the alphabet standing for a spoken consonant
A letter representing the sound of a consonant.
phonetics
A sound that results from the passage of air through restrictions of the oral cavity; any sound that is not the dominant sound of a syllable, the dominant sound generally being a vowel.
adjective
Of or relating to consonants; made up of, or containing many, consonants.
Having the same sound.
Consistent, harmonious, compatible, or in agreement.
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