consonant
/ˈkɒn.sə.nənt//ˈkɑn.sə.nənt/
noun
- 1
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.
- 2
A letter representing the sound of a consonant.
“The 19 unquestionable consonants in the English alphabet are B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, Q, R, S, T, V, X, Z.”
adjective
- 1
Characterized by harmony or agreement.
- 2
Having the same sound.
- 3
Harmonizing together; accordant.
“consonant tones; consonant chords”
- 4
Of or relating to consonants; made up of, or containing many, consonants.
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