consonantic

/kɒnˌsɒnˈæntɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of consonants

“The consonantic pattern in the language made it difficult for non-native speakers to understand.”

2. noun

a sound or combination of sounds in a word that is not a vowel

“The consonantic ending of the word gave it a strong, masculine feel.”

Synonyms

  • consonantal
  • non-vocal

Antonyms

  • vocal
  • vocalic