Simple meaning
What does Consonant mean?
a consonant is a non-vowel sound or letter.
Dictionary definition
A speech sound and letter that is not a vowel, like b, m, or t.
Example sentences
Consonant in a sentence
easy
B is a consonant.
medium
Most words begin with either a consonant or a vowel.
hard
Consonant sounds can blend together in words like "street."
Synonyms
Words like Consonant
non-vowel letterA simple classroom description.
speech soundConsonant refers to sound and letter.
Antonyms
Opposite words
vowelVowels are the opposite letter group in phonics.
silenceSilence has no speech sound.
Word family
Consonant word family
Base word
consonant
noun
consonants
More than one consonant.
adjective
consonantal
Related to consonants.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What is a consonant?
consonant means a consonant is a non-vowel sound or letter.
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