In the English language, there are 21 voiced consonants. Voiced consonants are sounds produced with the vibration of the vocal cords. These include sounds like /b/, /d/, /g/, /v/, /z/, /ʒ/, /dʒ/, /m/, /n/, /ŋ/, /l/, /r/, /w/, /j/, and others.
Understanding voiced consonants is important for pronunciation and speech clarity. When producing these sounds, you can feel the vibration in your throat if you place your fingers on it. This distinguishes them from voiceless consonants, which are produced without vocal cord vibration.