How to Pronounce "consonant"
word
ˈkɑnsənənt
KAHN-suh-nuhnt
kˈɒnsənənt
KON-suh-nuhnt
Definition
A consonant is a letter of the alphabet that represents a speech sound made by blocking air with the lips, teeth, or tongue, such as 'b', 'd', or 'k'. In language, consonants are the sounds that are not vowels.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑnsənənt
British English
kˈɒnsənənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAHN-suh-nuhnt
UK
KON-suh-nuhnt
Listen in Context
The letter 'b' is a consonant.
There are more consonants than vowels in English.
A word can start with a consonant or a vowel.
Sometimes, two consonants together are hard to pronounce.