Consonant and Obstruent

Consonant

Consonant noun - A speech sound that is not a vowel.

Obstruent and consonant are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Obstruent" with "Consonant", this nouns are similar.

Nearby Words: consonance, consonantal

Obstruent

Obstruent noun - A consonant that is produced with a partial or complete blockage of the airflow from the lungs through the nose or mouth.
Show all Definitions
Synonyms for Obstruent

Consonant and obstruent are semantically related. You can use "Consonant" instead a noun "Obstruent".
Cite this Source
Obstruent and Consonant. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 31, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/consonant/obstruent
Consonant & Obstruent. N.p., 2016. Web. 31 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/consonant/obstruent>.
Obstruent or Consonant. 2016. Accessed July 31, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/consonant/obstruent.
Google Ngram Viewer shows how "consonant" and "obstruent" have occurred on timeline