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Consonants

Verb / ˈkɑ:nsʌnʌnts / Another word for consonants — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Consonants are speech sounds that are made by partially or completely stopping the flow of air in the vocal tract.

Synonyms & similar words

consonant vowel letters sounds phonemes articulations phones obstruents sonorants plosives fricatives nasals liquids glides affricates approximants stops continuants

Example sentences

  1. Consonants are the building blocks of words.
  2. The word 'cat' has three consonants.
  3. Learning about consonants will help you read and write.
  4. There are different types of consonants, such as plosives and fricatives.
  5. In the word 'dog', the 'd' is a consonant.

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  • Words are made up of vowels and consonants. The vowels are the music, while the consonants are the lyrics. - Unknown
  • Consonants are the pillars of words; without them, words would crumble. - Unknown
  • In the symphony of language, the consonants dance with the vowels to create harmony. - Unknown

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