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CONSONANTAL SYSTEM

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Consonantal System.

Consonantal System - as a noun

The system of consonants used in a particular language

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
consonant system

Example Sentences

"The English language has a complex consonantal system."
"Ancient Egyptian had a five-vowel, twenty-nine consonantal system."
"The Cherokee language has a rich consonantal system with sounds like 'tl' and 'kw'."
"In the Korean language, the consonantal system includes aspirated, tense, and lax sounds."
"Some African languages have click consonants as part of their consonantal system."
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