Definition of Consonant
Consonant
Con·so·nant


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A speech sound that is not a vowel, such as /p/, /t/, or /k/.

e.g. The consonant "b" is often pronounced with a burst of air.

(adjective)
music or sound marked with harmonious features and/or similar sounds;

e.g. Consonant chords and notes.

(adjective)
a sound which, when combined with a vowel, produces a syllable;

e.g. Consonant speech sounds.



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