consonant (Meaning)

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consonant (n)

a speech sound that is not a vowel

a letter of the alphabet standing for a spoken consonant

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involving or characterized by harmony

in keeping

The letters b, p, and d are all examples of consonants, sounds created with a partial or complete closure in the vocal tract.
Unlike vowels, consonants typically don't have their own distinct sound and rely on vowels to create syllables.
The consonant sounds "t" and "k" require the tongue to touch different parts of the roof of the mouth.
Mastering consonant sounds is crucial for clear speech development in young children.
Learning a new language often involves getting used to unfamiliar consonant combinations.
The consonant "h" is an anomaly, produced without a complete closure in the vocal tract.
The word "rhythm" itself has a pleasing rhythm due to the balanced use of vowels and consonants.
Some languages, like Hawaiian, have very few consonant sounds compared to English.
Cryptograms and puzzles sometimes challenge players to decipher words based on the pattern of consonants.
When paired well, consonants and vowels can create beautiful poetry and impactful prose.

a speech sound that is not a vowel, a letter of the alphabet standing for a spoken consonant, involving or characterized by harmony, in keeping

harmonic, symmetrical, balanced, elegant,symmetric, cohesive, congruous, graceful, eurhythmic, pleasing

asymmetric, disordered, asymmetric, asymmetrical, unbalanced, incongruous, unequal, inharmonious, uneven, irregular

The letters b, p, and d are all examples of consonants, sounds created with a partial or complete closure in the vocal tract.

Unlike vowels, consonants typically don't have their own distinct sound and rely on vowels to create syllables.

The consonant sounds "t" and "k" require the tongue to touch different parts of the roof of the mouth.

Mastering consonant sounds is crucial for clear speech development in young children.