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The 24 consonant sounds in English with examples

English has 24 consonant sounds. Some consonants have a voice from the voicebox and some don’t. These consonants are voiced and voiceless pairs.

Summary:    Lips (Bilabial) Lips-Teeth (Labio-dental) Tongue-Teeth (Dental) Tongue-Gum Ridge (Alveolar) Tongue-Palate (Palatal) Tongue-Soft Palate (Velar) Throat (Glottal) Stops p b Value t d k g Fricatives f v θ ð s z ʃ ʒ h Affricates tʃ dʒ Nasals m n ŋ Liquids l r Glides w y The above IPA symbols can look a little overwhelming. /p/ pet /pet/ paper /ˈpeɪ.pə/ top /tɒp/ /b/ bet /bet/ trouble /ˈtrʌ.bəl/ rub /rʌb/ /t/ Tim /tɪm/ better /ˈbe.tə/ hot /hɒt/ /d/ dim /dɪm/ order /ˈɔː.də/ bad /bæd/ /k/ came /keɪm/ talking /ˈtɔː.kɪŋ/ back /bæk/ /g/ game /geɪm/ bigger /ˈbɪ.gə/ bag /bæg/ /f/ fine /faɪn/ offer /ˈɒf.ə/ off /ɒf/ /v/ vine /vaɪn/ saving /ˈseɪ.vɪŋ/ of /ɒv/ /s/ seal /si:l/ missing /ˈmɪ.sɪŋ/ face /feɪs/ /z/ zeal /zi:l/ crazy /ˈkreɪ.zi/ phase /feɪz/ /ʃ/ show /ʃoʊ/ pushing /ˈpʊ.ʃɪŋ/ rush /rʌʃ/ /ʒ/ measure /ˈme.ʒə/ vision /ˈvɪ.ʒən/ asia /ˈeɪ.ʒə/ /ʧ/ choke /ʧoʊk/ watching /wɒ.tʃɪŋ/ catch /kætʃ/ /ʤ/ joke /ʤoʊk/ damage /ˈdæ.mɪdʒ/ large /lɑːdʒ/ /θ/ thin /θɪn/ method /ˈme.θəd/ both /boʊθ/ /ð / then /ðen/ other /ˈʌ.ðə/ with /wɪð/ /l/ love /lʌv/ follow /ˈfɒː.loʊ/ well /wel/ /m/ mail /meɪl/ humour /ˈhjuː.mə/ some /sʌm/ /n/ nail /neɪl/ funny /ˈfʌ.ni/ fine /faɪn/ /ŋ/ sing /sɪŋ/ singer /ˈsɪ.ŋə/ /h/ heal /hi:l/ perhaps /pəˈhæps/ /r/ real /ri:l/ correct /kəˈrekt/ /j/ you /ju:/ beyond /biˈjɒnd/ /w/ we /wi/ showing /ˈʃoʊ.wɪŋ/ We have put the voiced and unvoiced pairs in the box together. Top tips for revising English consonants sound to improve pronunciation Don’t worry too much about voicing.

Consonants are a fundamental part of the English language. These sounds are produced by obstructing or partially blocking the airflow as it moves from the lungs, through the vocal cords, and out of the mouth. Consonants play an essential role in forming words and constructing sentences, adding a layer of complexity to our communication. The English language is made up of 24 consonant sounds. These include plosives (such as /p/, /b/, /t/, and /d/), fricatives (such as /f/, /v/, /s/, and /z/), nasals (such as /m/, /n/, and /ŋ/), liquids (such as /r/ and /l/) and glides (such as /j/ or "y" sound, and in some accents, w). Each consonant has its own unique features that distinguish it from other sounds. For example, plosive consonants are created by completely blocking the airflow before releasing it explosively through the mouth. Fricative consonants are formed by restricting but not completely blocking the airflow, which creates friction between the tongue or lips. In addition to these basic elements, different languages may have their own specific types of consonants. For instance, many African languages feature clicks such as those in Xhosa (/ǂ/) or Zulu (/c/). In Mandarin Chinese, many consonant sounds form compound syllables with vowel sounds to create tonal differences. Learning to pronounce consonants correctly is vital for clear communication in English. For non-native speakers especially, mastering these sounds can be challenging due to their distinctive characteristics. There are various resources available online such as pronunciation guides or videos that can help learners practice articulating these sounds. In conclusion, consonants are an integral component of spoken English. Knowing how to produce them accurately is critical for effective communication with others whether speaking casually or formally. By understanding the unique attributes of different consonant sounds, individuals can improve their ability to convey information clearly and expressively.

Image description: English has 24 consonant sounds. Some consonants have a voice from the voicebox and some don’t. These consonants are voiced and voiceless pairs.

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