consonant

noun
UK: /ˈkɒnsənənt/
US: /ˈkɑːnsənənt/

  1. A speech sound that is not a vowel. Consonants are made by partly or completely stopping the flow of air from the lungs.

    1. The word "cat" has two consonants: c and t.
    2. In some languages, consonant clusters at the beginning of words are relatively uncommon.

  2. A letter of the alphabet that represents a consonant sound.

    1. B, C, and D are consonant letters.
    2. The letter 'y' can act as a vowel or consonant depending on its position in a word.

Synonyms

harmonious accordant consistent
consonant adjective

  1. In agreement or consistent.

    1. His story was consonant with hers.
    2. The company's actions are consonant with its stated environmental policies.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "consonant" in English means: A speech sound that is not a vowel. Consonants are made by partly or completely stopping the flow of air from the lungs., A letter of the alphabet that represents a consonant sound. .

The phonetic transcription of "consonant" is /ˈkɒnsənənt/ in British English and /ˈkɑːnsənənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "consonant": harmonious, accordant, consistent.

Example usage of "consonant": "The word "cat" has two consonants: c and t.". More examples on the page.