Advertisement
Advertisement
consonantal
/ ˌkɒnsəˈnæntəl /
adjective
- relating to, functioning as, or constituting a consonant, such as the semivowel w in English work
- consisting of or characterized by consonants
a consonantal cluster
Discover More
Derived Forms
- ˌconsoˈnantally, adverb
Discover More
Other Words From
- conso·nantal·ly adverb
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of consonantal1
Discover More
Example Sentences
Again and again that melancholy ululation, with never a consonantal sound to break it, went forth into the night.
Only the latter is a true illustration of consonantal modification as a grammatical process.
A subsidiary but by no means unimportant grammatical process is that of internal vocalic or consonantal change.
Consonantal change as a functional process is probably far less common than vocalic modifications, but it is not exactly rare.
There are four main types of articulation generally recognized within the consonantal group of sounds.
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[tawr-choo-uhs ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse