Konsonant

consonant

noun kon-zo-NANT Rare

Origin: from Latin consonans (sounding together)

Usage Note

Konsonant is any speech sound that involves partial or total closure of the vocal tract. German has several consonant clusters (Konsonantenhäufungen) unusual for other languages, such as Strumpf or Herbst.

Examples

"Das 'sch' ist ein Konsonant aus drei Buchstaben, der einen einzigen Laut bildet."

Natural Translation

The 'sch' is a consonant of three letters that forms a single sound.

Literal Translation

The 'sch' is a consonant from three letters that a single sound forms.

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