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    consonant
    /ˈkɒnsənənt/

    noun

    • 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. "fricatives are by far the largest group of English consonants"

    adjective

    • 1. denoting or relating to a consonant: "a consonant phoneme"
    • 2. in agreement or harmony with: "the findings are consonant with other research"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONSONANT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    A consonant is a speech sound or letter that is not a vowel. Learn how to pronounce consonants, compare them with vowels, and see examples from literature and grammar.

  3. www.grammarly.com › blog › consonantsConsonants: Definition, Meaning and Examples | Grammarly

    • What Is A consonant?
    • Vowels and Consonants
    • Consonant vs. Consonance: What Is consonance?
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    Consonants are letters that stand for a type of sound we use in speech. These sounds involve a partial or complete closure of the vocal tract: for example, placing the tongue behind the front teeth, as with the consonants t and d; or closing your lips, as with the consonants b, m, and p. The opposite of consonants are vowels, which do not involve c...

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    Unlike consonants, vowels do not involve closing the vocal tract. Instead, they differentiate sounds based on pitch, accent, volume, and duration. The vowels are a, e, i, o, and u, and in some cases, y. However, depending on how they’re used, h, r, and w can also make vowel sounds, although in grammarthey are still considered consonants and do not ...

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    Consonants are closely related to a writing technique called consonance. Often found in poetry, musical lyrics, and creative writing, consonance is a literary devicethat uses a series of words containing the same consonant sound. For example, look at this popular children’s poem: Hickory dickory dock. The mouse ran up the clock. The clock struck on...

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    Consonants also play an important role in choosing between the indefinite articles a andan. The basic rules are simple: 1. If the word starts with a consonant sound, use a. 2. If the word starts with a vowel sound, use an. For example, with animals whose name starts with a consonant sound, we use a: atiger agiraffe arat But for animals whose name s...

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    What are consonants?

    Consonants are letters representing a speech sound with a closure of the vocal tract. For example, the consonants d and t involve placing the tongue behind the front teeth, while the consonants b, m, and pinvolve closing the lips. Most letters of the alphabet are consonants.

    How do they differ from vowels?

    While consonants represent sounds with a closure of the vocal tract, vowels represent sounds where the vocal tract remains open. Vowels use pitch, accent, volume, and duration to differentiate their sounds. Only a, e, i, o, u, and sometimes y are vowels, although h, r, and wcan occasionally make vowel sounds.

    What are the rules for using consonants?

    If a word starts with a consonant sound, use the indefinite article a; if a word starts with a vowel sound, use the indefinite article an. Keep in mind that some consonants make vowel sounds and some vowels make consonant sounds, so use the appropriate article. For example, we say an hour and a university.

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    Consonants are letters that represent sounds with a closure of the vocal tract, such as b, t, or k. Learn how to distinguish consonants from vowels, use them with the articles a and an, and create consonance in writing.

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  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › consonantConsonant Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of consonant as an adjective and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. A consonant is a speech sound or a letter that involves constriction or closure in the breath channel.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › consonantConsonant - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A consonant is a speech sound that is not a vowel. It also refers to letters of the alphabet that represent those sounds: Z, B, T, G, and H are all consonants. SKIP TO CONTENT

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › consonantCONSONANT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Consonant definition: (in English articulation) a speech sound produced by occluding with or without releasing (p, b; t, d; k, g), diverting (m, n, ng), or obstructing (f, v; s, z, etc.) the flow of air from the lungs (opposed to vowel).. See examples of CONSONANT used in a sentence.

  8. writingexplained.org › grammar-dictionary › consonantWhat is a Consonant? Definition, Examples of Consonants in...

    A consonant is a letter or sound that is not a vowel and that makes a syllable with a vowel. Learn the consonants in English, how to form syllables, and how to use consonance in poetry.

  9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ConsonantConsonant - Wikipedia

    A consonant is a speech sound articulated with complete or partial closure of the vocal tract, except for the h. Learn about the different types of consonants, how they are written in English and other languages, and how they contrast with vowels.