Consonanthood
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Consonanthood is a noun meaning (linguistics, phonology) The property of being a consonant.
Meaning
(linguistics, phonology) The property of being a consonant.
Example Sentences
The physiological identity of syllabic consonants on the other hand, their consonanthood, is left unrecorded.
However, since timing tiers lack the information of consonanthood and vowelhood in other syllable theories, consonanthood and vowelhood must be defined in different ways depending on phonological theories.
Synonyms for consonanthood
Depending on context, synonyms include consonantism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include consonantism, triconsonantalism, consonance, contoid, homorganic, consonancy.
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