Consonant
/ˈkɒn.sə.nənt/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:15 pts9 letters
Definition of Consonant
noun
- A sound that results from the passage of air through restrictions of the oral cavity; any sound that is not the dominant sound of a syllable, the dominant sound generally being a vowel.
- A letter representing the sound of a consonant.
"The 19 unquestionable consonants in the English alphabet are B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, Q, R, S, T, V, X, Z."
adjective
- Characterized by harmony or agreement.
- Having the same sound.
- Harmonizing together; accordant.
"consonant tones; consonant chords"
- Of or relating to consonants; made up of, or containing many, consonants.
Anagrams of Consonant
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Synonyms & Antonyms
ANTONYMS
disconsonantdiscordantdissonant