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consonant
Definition:
(nou) a speech sound that is not a vowel (nou) a letter of the alphabet standing for a spoken consonant
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkɒnsənənt
Examples:
The consonant above the stacked consonant is the final of the previous vowel.
The pharyngeal consonant is also a semivowel corresponding to the vowel.
The vowels were designated by the height of the following consonant.
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Common mistakes of consonant pronunciation
- Incorrect initial sound: Many learners pronounce "consonant" with a hard "k" sound at the beginning, like "kons" instead of the correct "kɒn" (UK) or "kɑːn" (US). Tip: Focus on starting with a soft "k" sound.
- Misplacing the stress: Some people emphasize the second syllable, saying "con-SO-nant" instead of the correct "CON-so-nant" (ˈkɒn.sə.nənt UK, ˈkɑːn.sə.nənt US). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common mistake is to overly stress the "t" sound at the end, making it sound like "consonant-t." This can lead to a mispronunciation. Tip: Keep the "t" sound light and natural.
- Vowel confusion: Some learners mix up the vowel sounds in "consonant," pronouncing it as "cahnsonant" instead of "kɒn" (UK) or "kɑːn" (US). Tip: Pay attention to the short "o" sound in the first syllable.
- Neglecting the schwa: It's easy to overlook the schwa sound in the second syllable, leading to mispronunciations like "consonant" instead of the correct "con-so-nant." Tip: Practice the unstressed "so" to ensure clarity.