What Are Vowels?
The letters A, E, I, O, and U are the called vowels. The other letters in the alphabet are called consonants. A vowel is classified as a speech sound produced by a comparatively open configuration of the vocal tract, with vibration of the vocal cords but without audible friction. A vowel sound (but not necessarily a vowel in the actual spelling) will be present in a syllable. Click to see the vowels in this sentence:
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What Are Consonants? (with Examples)
All the letters in the alphabet apart from A, E, I, O, and U (called vowels) are known as consonants. Interactive example:
A consonant is a letter of the alphabet which represents a basic speech sound produced by obstructing the breath in the vocal tract. For example: · T is pronounced using the tongue (front part) · K is pronounced using the tongue (back part) · B is pronounced with the lips · H is pronounced in the throat · F is pronounced by forcing air through a narrow gap · M is pronounced using the nasal passage A consonant can be combined with a vowel to form a syllable. |
Great article about Vowels and Consonants. Thank you.
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