What is a consonant?

 
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Definition
 

A consonant is any speech sound characterized by constriction or closure at one or more points in the breath channel, or a letter or symbol that represents a consonant.

Examples
 

Here are some examples of consonants:

 
  • \p\
  • \g\
  • \n\
  • \l\
  • \s\
  • \r\

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