Examples of “consonant” in a Sentence

noun A speech sound made by partly or fully blocking the airflow in the mouth, rather than the open sound of a vowel.

• The sound at the start of the word "top" is a consonant.
• A consonant like "s" is made by forcing air through a narrow gap.
• Young children often find it hard to pronounce a consonant at the end of words.
• Tell me, has right anything to do with the law?” I asked. “You have used the wrong initial consonant,” he smiled in answer. “Might?” I queried; and he nodded his head. — Jack London (1908)

noun A letter used in writing to show a consonant sound.

• The word "strength" has seven consonants and only one vowel.
• Write the missing consonant in the blank to finish the word.
• Can you spot every consonant in your name?