Vowels and Consonants

Front

What are vowels?

Back

Vowels are letters that represent sounds made with an open vocal tract. In English, the vowels are A, E, I, O, U.

Front

What are consonants?

Back

Consonants are letters that represent sounds made with a closed or partially closed vocal tract. Examples include B, C, D, F, G, etc.

Front

Is the letter A a vowel or a consonant?

Back

Vowel

Front

Is the letter E a vowel or a consonant?

Back

Vowel

Front

Is the letter I a vowel or a consonant?

Back

Vowel

Front

Is the letter O a vowel or a consonant?

Back

Vowel

Front

Is the letter U a vowel or a consonant?

Back

Vowel

Front

Is the letter B a vowel or a consonant?

Back

Consonant

Front

Is the letter C a vowel or a consonant?

Back

Consonant

Front

Is the letter D a vowel or a consonant?

Back

Consonant