consonantal system

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Noun consonantal system has 1 sense

consonant system, consonantal system - the system of consonants used in a particular language
--₁ is a kind of phonemic system

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Consonantal System

Definition: A consonantal system refers to the set of consonant sounds that exist in a particular language or dialect. It is the collection of phonemes used to express the consonant sounds in speech.

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Noun:

The English language has a complex consonantal system, including sounds like /p/, /t/, /k/, /s/, and many more.

Adjective:

Some languages have simpler consonantal systems, with fewer distinct sounds, making it easier to learn and pronounce words.

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