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consonant in German

consonant in German is konsonantisch, Konsonant, Mitlaut — consonant means 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.

consonant in German

konsonantisch
adj
Consistent, harmonious, compatible, or in agreement.
Konsonant
noun
Mitlaut
noun

What does "consonant" mean?

  1. noun 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. noun A letter representing the sound of a consonant.
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What is "consonant" in German?

"consonant" in German is konsonantisch, Konsonant, Mitlaut. consonant means: 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.

Are there other ways to say "consonant" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "consonant": konsonantisch, Konsonant, Mitlaut.

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