Learn what a consonant is, how to identify consonants in words, and how to use consonants in poetry. A consonant is a letter or sound that is not a vowel and that pairs with a vowel to make a syllable. Consonants are the source of consonance, a language technique that repeats consonant sounds in two or more words. Consonance can appear in the beginning, middle, or end of words. In articulatory phonetics, a consonant is a speech sound that is articulated with complete or partial closure of the vocal tract, except for [h], which is pronounced without any stricture in the vocal tract. Discover the world of consonants in English! Learn about types, pronunciation, digraphs, blends, silent consonants , and more with helpful examples.
