consonant
gb/kˈɑnsənənt/ us/kˈɑnsənənt/
B1
Angličtina
mássalhangzó, összhangban van valamivel, egybevág, összeegyeztethető, konszonáns, mássalhangzói, konszonantikus
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
TECHNICAL
1
mássalhangzó
A2
Vzorec užití:
a consonant; [consonant] + sound
In English, /p/ is a consonant and /a/ is a vowel.
Az angolban a /p/ mássalhangzó, az /a/ pedig magánhangzó.
Some learners struggle to pronounce consonants at the end of words.
Egyes nyelvtanulóknak gondot okoz a szóvégi mássalhangzók kiejtése.
The word “street” begins with three consonants in a row.
Učební příklady
The sound /m/ is a consonant.
Az /m/ hang mássalhangzó.
‘B’ makes a consonant sound.
A „B” betűvel jelölt hang mássalhangzó.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes mix up the sound (a consonant) with the letter that represents it.
Význam
speech sound that isn’t a vowel
Kolokace
consonant sound
|final consonant
|initial consonant
|consonant cluster
|voiced consonant
|voiceless consonant
|double consonant
|consonant blend
|pronounce a consonant
|drop a consonant
Synonyma
nonvowel (Highlights that it is not a vowel; less common and more explanatory.)
Antonyma
vowel (A speech sound made without major blockage of airflow.)
Témata
language
|linguistics
|pronunciation
|education
Definice
A sound like /b/ or /t/, not a vowel sound.
A speech sound made by stopping or narrowing the airflow in the mouth or throat, as in /t/, /s/, or /m/.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
2
mássalhangzó
A2
Vzorec užití:
a consonant; [consonant] + letter
The word “cat” starts with the consonant C.
A „cat” szó C mássalhangzóval kezdődik.
In this exercise, circle the vowels and underline the consonants.
Ebben a feladatban karikázd be a magánhangzókat, és húzd alá a mássalhangzókat.
You usually double the final consonant before adding “-ing” in words like “run” → “running”.
Učební příklady
B is a consonant.
A B betű mássalhangzó.
There are more consonants than vowels.
Több mássalhangzó van, mint magánhangzó.
Častá chyba:
Some learners assume Y is always a consonant; in English it can act as a vowel in words like “my”.
Význam
letter that represents a consonant
Kolokace
consonant letter
|a vowel or consonant
|double consonant
|consonant + vowel
|final consonant
|initial consonant
|consonant pattern
|consonant spelling
|write a consonant
|add a consonant
Synonyma
nonvowel letter (Descriptive paraphrase; not a standard dictionary synonym.)
Antonyma
vowel (A, E, I, O, U (and sometimes Y) in writing.)
Témata
language
|spelling
|education
Definice
A letter like B, C, D (not A, E, I, O, U).
A letter of the alphabet that typically represents a consonant sound, such as B, T, or S (as opposed to A, E, I, O, U).
C1
FORMAL
3
Vzorec užití:
be consonant with [something]
Her account of events is consonant with the evidence.
Az eseményekről adott beszámolója összhangban van a bizonyítékokkal.
The proposal is not consonant with our stated values.
A javaslat nincs összhangban a vallott értékeinkkel.
His actions were consonant with his promises.
Učební příklady
This result is consonant with our data.
Ez az eredmény összhangban van az adatainkkal.
Častá chyba:
Often confused with “consonance,” which is mainly a literary term, and “consonant” (noun) in spelling/pronunciation.
Význam
in agreement or consistent
Kolokace
consonant with
|fully consonant with
|broadly consonant with
|not consonant with
|consonant values
|consonant goals
|consonant approach
|consonant findings
Synonyma
consistent (More common and less formal.)
|
compatible (Emphasizes that two things can exist together without conflict.)
Antonyma
inconsistent (Not matching or not agreeing with something.)
|
incompatible (Unable to fit together without conflict.)
Témata
communication
|logic
|writing
Definice
If something is consonant with something else, it matches it.
In agreement with; consistent with; matching or fitting a particular idea, plan, or set of facts.
C1
TECHNICAL
4
konszonáns
C1
Vzorec užití:
[sound/interval/chord] + is consonant
The composer alternates dissonant passages with consonant chords.
A zeneszerző a disszonáns szakaszokat konszonáns akkordokkal váltogatja.
A perfect fifth is typically considered a consonant interval.
A tiszta kvint általában konszonáns hangköznek számít.
The ending resolves to a consonant harmony.
Význam
harmonious, not dissonant
Kolokace
consonant harmony
|consonant interval
|consonant chord
|consonant sound
|more consonant
|highly consonant
Synonyma
harmonious (More general and not limited to technical music theory.)
Antonyma
dissonant (Harsh-sounding or unstable in combination.)
Témata
music
|arts
Definice
In music, consonant sounds pleasant together.
Pleasant-sounding and stable in combination with other sounds; harmonious rather than dissonant.
B2
TECHNICAL
5
Vzorec užití:
[consonant] + noun
The language has a large consonant inventory.
A nyelv nagy mássalhangzó-állománnyal rendelkezik.
Some dialects show consonant weakening between vowels.
Egyes nyelvjárásokban a magánhangzók között mássalhangzó-gyengülés figyelhető meg.
This chapter focuses on consonant pronunciation.
Význam
relating to consonants
Kolokace
consonant cluster
|consonant letter
|consonant sound
|consonant system
|consonant inventory
|consonant pronunciation
|consonant pattern
Synonyma
consonantal (More technical; common in linguistics.)
Antonyma
vocalic (Relating to vowels (especially in linguistics).)
Témata
language
|linguistics
|pronunciation
|spelling
Definice
About consonants.
Relating to, consisting of, or characterized by consonants.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
consonant
IPA
GB/kˈɑnsənənt/
US/kˈɑnsənənt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
con - son - ant (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: consonant
Noun
- Base: consonant
- Plural: consonants
Příbuzná slova
Forms
consonants
noun
Related words
vowel
noun B1
consonantal
adjective
Advanced or less common
consonance
noun
Výrazy
consonant cluster
1/kˈɑnsənənt klˈʌstɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
two or more consonants together
Two or more consonants together, like ‘st’ in “stop”.
Příklady
- Many learners find consonant clusters difficult at first.
- “Splash” begins with the consonant cluster /spl/.
- The teacher practiced consonant clusters with the class.
Učební příklady
- “Stop” has the consonant cluster “st”.
consonant interval
1/kˈɑnsənənt ˈɪntɚvəl/
fixed phrase
technical
pleasant-sounding musical interval
In music, an interval that sounds pleasant and stable.
Příklady
- A perfect octave is a strongly consonant interval.
- The melody emphasizes consonant intervals to create a calm mood.
- Students practiced identifying consonant intervals by ear.
consonant-vowel-consonant (cvc)
1/kˈɑnsənənt vˈaʊəl kˈɑnsənənt kvk/
fixed phrase
technical
three-letter phonics pattern
A word like “cat”: consonant + vowel + consonant.
Příklady
- The teacher started with consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words like “dog” and “sun”.
- Many early readers learn to sound out CVC words first.
- “Tap” fits the CVC pattern.
Učební příklady
- “Cat” is a CVC word.
silent consonant
1/sˈaɪlənt kˈɑnsənənt/
fixed phrase
consonant letter not pronounced
A consonant letter you don’t say.
Příklady
- The b in “lamb” is a silent consonant.
- English has many silent consonants, especially in older spellings.
- In “write,” the w is a silent consonant.
Učební příklady
- The k in “know” is silent.
voiced consonant
1/vˈɔɪst kˈɑnsənənt/
fixed phrase
technical
consonant made with vocal cords
A consonant sound with vibration in your throat.
Příklady
- /z/ is a voiced consonant, while /s/ is voiceless.
- Learners often confuse voiced consonants with their voiceless pairs.
- Try touching your throat to feel the vibration in voiced consonants.
voiceless consonant
1/vˈɔɪsləs kˈɑnsənənt/
fixed phrase
technical
consonant without vocal cord vibration
A consonant sound with no vibration in your throat.
Příklady
- /p/ is a voiceless consonant.
- In some accents, voiceless consonants become aspirated at the start of a word.
- The pair /f/ and /v/ differ mainly by voicing.