Consonantal (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Relating to or having the nature of a consonant.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The consonantal qualities of the language made it difficult for non-native speakers to learn.
- Studies in phonetics have shown the consonantal characteristics of certain sounds can change depending on the speaker's dialect.
- He specialized in the consonantal features of languages that were considered endangered.
- Her research focused on the relationship between consonantal and vocalic sounds in speech development.
- The teacher emphasized the consonantal pronunciation of certain words to her ESL students.
Related Words
Meaning 2
Being or marked by or containing or functioning as a consonant; "consonantal sounds"; "a consonantal Hebrew text"; "consonantal alliteration"; "a consonantal cluster".
Classification
All adjective clusters.