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consonant in Malay

bunyi mati

UK/ˈkɒn.sə.nənt//ˈkɑn.sə.nənt/

consonant in Malay: bunyi mati, konsonan, huruf mati. In English, consonant means a sound that results from the passage of air through restrictions of the oral cavity; any sound that is not the dominant sound of a syllable, the dominant sound generally being a vowel.

Malay words for consonant

sound
bunyi mati, konsonan
letter
huruf mati, konsonan

English meaning of consonant

  1. noun A sound that results from the passage of air through restrictions of the oral cavity; any sound that is not the dominant sound of a syllable, the dominant sound generally being a vowel.
  2. noun A letter representing the sound of a consonant.
  3. adjective Consistent, harmonious, compatible, or in agreement.
  4. adjective Having the same sound.

Full definition of consonant

consonant in a sentence

  • consonant tones; consonant chords

consonant in other languages

Questions about consonant in Malay

What is the meaning of consonant in Malay?
Consonant in Malay is bunyi mati, konsonan, huruf mati.
Apakah maksud consonant dalam bahasa Melayu?
Consonant: bunyi mati, konsonan, huruf mati.
What does consonant mean in English?
Consonant means a sound that results from the passage of air through restrictions of the oral cavity; any sound that is not the dominant sound of a syllable, the dominant sound generally being a vowel.

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