Meaning of consonantal in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌkɑnsəˈnæn(t)l/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    consonantal

    Definitions

    1. being or marked by or containing or functioning as a consonant

    Examples

    • « consonantal sounds »
    • « a consonantal Hebrew text »
    • « consonantal alliteration »
    • « a consonantal cluster »

    Antonyms

  2. 2. relating to or having the nature of a consonant
  3. 3. of liquids and nasals

    Antonyms

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