LoginThe Standard Consonants in the English Language
Consonants are a big part of sounds, the other part being the vowels. In this part, we are going to learn about each and every consonant in English.
How to Pronounce the /b/ Sound
How to Pronounce the /p/ Sound
How to Pronounce the /t/ Sound
How to Pronounce the /d/ Sound
How to Pronounce the /k/ Sound
How to Pronounce the /g/ Sound
How to Pronounce the /f/ Sound
How to Pronounce the /v/ Sound
How to Pronounce the /θ/ Sound
How to Pronounce the /ð/ Sound
How to Pronounce the /s/ Sound
How to Pronounce the /z/ Sound
How to Pronounce the /ʒ/ Sound
How to Pronounce the /ʃ/ Sound
How to Pronounce the /h/ Sound
How to Pronounce the /tʃ/ Sound
How to Pronounce the /dʒ/ Sound
How to Pronounce the /m/ Sound
How to Pronounce the /n/ Sound
How to Pronounce the /ŋ/ Sound
How to Pronounce the /l/ Sound
How to Pronounce the /r/ Sound
How to Pronounce the /j/ Sound
Consonants with LanGeek
Ready to take your English pronunciation to the next level? LanGeek's collection of lessons is here to help you master the essential consonant sounds of the English language. By focusing on these critical sounds, you will improve your clarity, fluency, and overall speaking confidence.
What Are Consonants?
Consonants are speech sounds produced when airflow is restricted or blocked by the articulatory organs, such as the lips, teeth, or tongue. Unlike vowels, which are produced with an open vocal tract, consonants require some form of closure or constriction.
Consonant Sounds
Rather than focusing on consonant letters, these lessons dive deep into consonant sounds, based on the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, understanding and practicing consonant sounds will sharpen your English communication skills.
LanGeek's lessons provide an in-depth exploration of consonant sounds, using IPA symbols to clarify how each sound is made. By learning how to pronounce these sounds accurately, you will avoid common mistakes and become more confident in your speech.
The following consonant sounds will be covered in each lesson:
| b | p |
| t | d |
| k | g |
| f | v |
| θ | ð |
| s | z |
| ʒ | ʃ |
| h | tʃ |
| dʒ | m |
| n | ŋ |
| l | r |
| j | w |
What You'll Learn
Each lesson in the Consonant Sounds series covers three essential aspects:
- IPA Symbol and Sound Production: Learn the IPA symbol for each consonant sound and how to correctly articulate it.
- Letters That Make the Sound: Discover the letters and letter combinations that typically represent each consonant sound.
- Word Examples: Practice with a variety of words that feature each consonant sound, helping you understand its use in different contexts.
These lessons are designed to provide both theoretical knowledge and practical exercises to ensure you can confidently pronounce consonant sounds in everyday conversation.
Ready to Improve Your Pronunciation?
The key to clear, natural-sounding English lies in mastering consonant sounds. Start today with LanGeek's Consonant Collection and unlock the door to clearer, more confident English pronunciation!
