consonant

A letter such as b, k, or t that represents a speech sound other than a vowel.

• The letter b is a consonant.
• This word ends with two consonants.
• Did you forget the double consonant in the spelling?

Opposites: vowel

Common phrases: double consonant, final consonant, consonant letter

A speech sound made by partly or completely blocking air with your mouth or throat.

• Pronounce the final consonant clearly.
• Some consonants are made with both lips.
• She finds this consonant difficult to say.

Opposites: vowel

Common phrases: voiced consonant, consonant sound, final consonant

Sounding pleasant together because the musical notes fit well with each other.

• The piece ends with a consonant chord.
• These two tones are consonant.
• The composer moves from harsh sounds to consonant harmonies.

Similar words: harmonious

Opposites: dissonant

Common phrases: consonant chords, consonant tones, consonant interval

Having the same sound as something else.

• The poet chose consonant words.
• These consonant syllables sound alike.
• The verse pairs two consonant endings.

Similar words: same-sounding

Common phrases: consonant words, consonant syllables, consonant endings