consonant vs sound

sound vs consonant

consonant and sound both are nouns.

consonant and sound both are adjectives.

consonant is not a verb while sound is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
consonant	Yes	Yes	No	No
sound	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, sound is a hypernym of consonant; that is, sound is a word with a broader meaning than consonant:

consonant: a speech sound that is not a vowel
sound: (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language

Other hypernyms of consonant include phone, speech sound.

consonant (noun)	sound (noun)
a speech sound that is not a vowel	the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
a letter of the alphabet standing for a spoken consonant	the subjective sensation of hearing something
	the audible part of a transmitted signal
	(phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language
	the sudden occurrence of an audible event
	a large ocean inlet or deep bay
	a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
	mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium

consonant (adjective)	sound (adjective)
in keeping	financially secure and safe
involving or characterized by harmony	in good condition; free from defect or damage or decay
	complete; thorough
	(of sleep) deep and complete
	in excellent physical condition
	exercising or showing good judgment
	free from moral defect
	vigorous or severe
	having legal efficacy or force
	logically valid

consonant (verb)	sound (verb)
	measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
	utter with vibrating vocal chords
	make a certain noise or sound
	cause to sound
	announce by means of a sound
	give off a certain sound or sounds
	appear in a certain way

Difference between consonant and sound

Words related to "sound"

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