Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
consoante
noun
/kɒnˈsoʊ.nənt/
Definition
A consonant is a letter in the alphabet that represents a speech sound produced when the airflow is obstructed in some way by the articulatory organs.
Examples
- The letter ‘b’ is a consonant in the English alphabet.
- In Portuguese, the consonants include letters such as ‘m’, ‘n’, and ‘l’.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘consoante’ refers to a letter that is not a vowel, a sound that is produced with some degree of closure in the vocal tract.
Synonyms
- consonant letter
- speech sound