How to Pronounce Consonant

To pronounce "consonant", say CONS-on-ant — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒn.sə.nənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈkɒn.sə.nənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “consonant”

"consonant" has 3 syllables: cons-on-ant.

What does consonant mean?

noun

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. Characterized by harmony or agreement.
  2. Having the same sound.

Antonyms

disconsonantdiscordantdissonant

Related words

harmonizedharmoniousharmonicalconformableharmonicconcordantaccordantconsistent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "consonant"?▾

"Consonant" has 3 syllables: cons · on · ant.

What is the IPA transcription of "consonant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "consonant" is /ˈkɒn.sə.nənt/.

What does "consonant" mean?▾

Consonant: 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.

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