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English
Etymology
consonant + -al
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˌkɒn.sə.ˈnæn.təl/
- (US) IPA(key): /ˌkɑn.sə.ˈnɛn.təl/, /ˌkɑn.sə.ˈnæn.təl/
Adjective
consonantal (comparative more consonantal, superlative most consonantal)
- Of, relating to, or functioning as a consonant.
- Containing one or more consonants.
Antonyms
- (antonym(s) of "functioning as a vowel"): vocalic
Derived terms
Translations
of, relating to, or functioning as a consonant
containing one or more consonants