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consonanta speech sound that is not a vowel

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a speech sound that is not a vowel

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːnsənənt/

Korean meaning: 자음 (모음이 아닌 말소리)

Korean pronunciation: **칸**서넌트

Example Sentences

  • My Korean teacher says I need to practice consonant pronunciation more than vowels.
  • His lazy attitude is not consonant with being a successful student.
  • The word 'strength' has five consonants in a row - try saying that fast!

consonant

NOUN

//ˈkɑːnsənənt//

a speech sound that is not a vowel

consonant concept
💡 Concept

Teacher demonstrates consonant sounds with blocked airflow patterns

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consonant rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

From dissonant clash to consonant flow, creating resonant glow!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkɑːnsənənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkɒnsənənt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcon--
Rootson
Suffix--ant

Origin

From Latin 'consonans', the present participle of 'consonare' meaning 'to sound together'. Composed of 'con-' (together) and 'sonare' (to sound).

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🎵Rhyme

dissonantresonant
dissonant
resonant

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📝Examples

My Korean teacher says I need to practice consonant pronunciation more than vowels.

His lazy attitude is not consonant with being a successful student.

😄 Fun example

The word 'strength' has five consonants in a row - try saying that fast!

His spending habits are consonant with someone earning millions.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

consistentcompatibleharmoniousagreeablecongruent

Antonyms

voweldissonantincompatible

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