consonantal

• Sich auf einen Konsonanten beziehend oder für ihn charakteristisch; die Natur oder Funktion eines Konsonanten in der Sprache habend.

Relating to or characteristic of a consonant; having the nature or function of a consonant in speech.

1. Consonant-likeC1formal

   Being, marked by, containing, or functioning as a consonant.

   konsonantisch

   • The sound /b/ is a consonantal sound.
   • In this language, many words have a consonantal structure.
   • The consonantal nature of the letter 'y' can vary.

   Synonymeconsonant

   Antonymevocalicvowellike

2. Relating to consonantsC1formal

   Relating to or having the nature of a consonant.

   konsonantisch

   • The study focused on consonantal phonemes.
   • Consonantal features are important in phonology.
   • The consonantal system of English includes both voiced and voiceless sounds.

   Synonymeconsonant

   Antonymevocalic