Note: "A consonant is the result of audible friction, squeezing, or stopping of the breath in some part of the mouth (or occasionally of the throath.) The main distinction between vowels and consonants is, that while in the former the mouth configuration merely modifies the vocalized breath, which is therefore an essential element of the vowels, in consonants the narrowing or stopping of the oral passage is the foundation of the sound, and the state of the glottis is something secondary." H. Sweet.
CONSONANTAL
Con`so*nan"tal
Defn: ,
CONSONANTIZE
Con"so*nant*ize, v. t.
Defn: To change into, or use as, a consonant. "The vowel is consonantized, that is, made closer in position." Peile.
CONSONANTLY
Con"so*nant*ly, adv.
Defn: In a consonant, consistent, or congruous manner; agreeably.
CONSONANTNESS
Con"so*nant*ness, n.
Defn: The quality or condition of being consonant, agreeable, or consistent.
CONSONOUS
Con"so*nous, a. Etym: [L. consonus. See Consonant.]