consonant

US /ˈkɑːn.sə.nənt/
UK /ˈkɑːn.sə.nənt/
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a speech sound which is produced by a partial or complete obstruction of the airflow from the lungs through the mouth or nose

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The letter 'B' represents a consonant sound.
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English has more consonant sounds than vowel sounds.
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stopfricativeaffricatenasalliquidglide
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vowel
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in agreement or harmony with

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His actions were consonant with his stated beliefs.
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The new policy is consonant with the company's values.
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consistentharmoniouscompatibleaccordantagreeable
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dissonantinconsistent
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consonance