Vocabulary Entry

consonant

|noun

noun

A speech sound in many languages that is produced by obstructing airflow, often contrasted with a vowel.

Example Sentences

"In the word 'cat', the letters 'c' and 't' are consonants."

"Every syllable in English typically must have a vowel and can have one or more consonants."

"Consonants can be voiced or voiceless, depending on whether the vocal cords vibrate during their production."