English Consonants
Learn all 24 English consonant sounds with audio examples and detailed pronunciation guides.
f
first
v
van
θ
thick
ð
these
s
saw
z
zen
ʃ
she
ʒ
casual
h
hard
p
pick
b
bed
t
team
d
dine
k
code
g
get
ʧ
choose
ʤ
jet
w
watch
r
rug
j
yet
l
look
m
mode
n
neck
ŋ
song
What are Consonant Sounds?
Consonants are sounds made by blocking airflow in your mouth. English has 24 consonant sounds, each with a specific place and way of production. Understanding how to make these sounds is key to clear English pronunciation.