Consonants

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What are consonants?

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Consonants are speech sounds that are produced when the airflow is obstructed in some way by the articulators (lips, tongue, teeth, etc.). They are letters in the alphabet that are not vowels.

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How many consonants are there in the English alphabet?

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There are 21 consonants in the English alphabet.

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List the consonants in the English alphabet.

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The consonants are: B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, Q, R, S, T, V, W, X, Y, Z.

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What is the difference between a consonant and a vowel?

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Consonants are sounds produced with some obstruction of airflow, while vowels are produced with an open vocal tract and no significant obstruction.

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What is an example of a consonant blend?

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An example of a consonant blend is 'br' in the word 'bread'.

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What is a digraph in terms of consonants?

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A digraph is a combination of two letters that represent one sound, such as 'ch' in 'chair' or 'sh' in 'shoe'.

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What is the role of consonants in syllable structure?

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Consonants can appear at the beginning (onset), middle, or end (coda) of a syllable, helping to form the structure of words.

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What is the significance of consonants in phonics?

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Consonants are crucial in phonics as they help in decoding words and understanding their pronunciation.

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How do consonants affect the pronunciation of a word?

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Consonants can change the meaning and pronunciation of a word based on their position and combination with vowels.

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What is an example of a silent consonant?

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An example of a silent consonant is the 'k' in the word 'knight'.