consonant

• Beschreibt etwas, das mit etwas anderem übereinstimmt oder in Einklang steht, oft im Sinne von harmonisch, passend oder vereinbar. In der Sprachwissenschaft bezeichnet es einen Konsonanten (Mitlaut).

Describes something that is in agreement or harmony with something else.

1. In agreement or harmonyC1formal

   Being in agreement or consistent with something.

   übereinstimmend

   • His actions were consonant with his stated beliefs.
   • The new policy is consonant with the company's values.
   • Her findings are consonant with previous research.

   Synonymeaccordantcompatibleconcordantcongruentconsistentcorrespondentharmonious

   Antonymediscordantinconsistent

2. Harmonious in soundC2formal

   Having a pleasing combination of sounds; harmonious.

   Wohlklingend

   • The choir produced a consonant blend of voices.
   • The musical notes were consonant and pleasant to the ear.
   • Consonant intervals are fundamental in Western music theory.

   Synonymeeuphoniousharmoniousmellifluousmelodiousmusicalsymphonioustuneful

   Antonymecacophonousdiscordantdissonantinharmonious

• Ein Sprachlaut, bei dem der Luftstrom im Sprechapparat verengt oder blockiert wird und der keine Vokalqualität hat; auch der Buchstabe, der einen solchen Laut bezeichnet.

A speech sound that is not a vowel, produced by obstructing the airflow in the vocal tract; also refers to a letter representing such a sound.

1. A2formal

   A speech sound that is not a vowel, produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract.

   Konsonant

   • The English alphabet has 21 consonants.
   • The word 'cat' starts with a consonant sound.
   • She is learning to pronounce difficult consonant clusters.

   Antonymevowel

2. Letter representing a consonantA2formal

   A letter of the alphabet that represents a consonant sound.

   Konsonantenbuchstabe

   • The letter 'b' is a consonant.
   • In the word 'school', the first letter is a consonant.
   • Consonants are often paired with vowels to form syllables.

   Antonymevowel