consonant
Translation
consonant
Examples
The letter 'b' is a consonant.
The letter 'b' is a consonant.
Grammar Patterns
a consonant The word 'cat' has two consonants.
Similar Words
Antonyms: vowel
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (with) + 'sonare' (to sound). It 'sounds with' a vowel.
Memory Tips
Consonants need vowels to make a full sound; they sound 'con' (with) them.