Consonant meaning

What does “consonant” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“consonant” is a noun and adjective with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a speech sound that is not a vowel.

consonant

noun

  1. a speech sound that is not a vowel

    Oppositesvowel
  2. a letter of the alphabet standing for a spoken consonant

adjective

  1. involving or characterized by harmony

  2. in keeping

    “salaries agreeable with current trends”

    “plans conformable with your wishes”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University