consonantal

English

Etymology

consonant + -al

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌkɒn.sə.ˈnæn.təl/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌkɑn.sə.ˈnɛn.təl/, /ˌkɑn.sə.ˈnæn.təl/

Adjective

consonantal (comparative more consonantal, superlative most consonantal)

  1. Of, relating to, or functioning as a consonant.
  2. Containing one or more consonants.

Antonyms

  • (antonym(s) of functioning as a vowel): vocalic

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