Consonants and Vowels in English
In the English language, there are 26 letters in the alphabet, with 5 vowels and 21 consonants.
The vowels in English are A, E, I, O, and U. These letters are considered vowels because they produce a sound that is created by the free flow of air through the mouth without any obstruction. Vowels are also characterized by their ability to form syllables on their own, without any consonant sound accompanying them.
The consonants in English are B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, Q, R, S, T, V, X, Z, and sometimes Y and W. Consonants, on the other hand, are produced by obstructing or restricting the airflow through the mouth with the lips, tongue, or teeth. Consonants often work together with vowels to form syllables and words in the English language.
It’s important to note that some letters can function as both vowels and consonants depending on their context in a word. For example, the letter “Y” can function as a vowel in the word “cry” but as a consonant in the word “yellow.” Similarly, the letter “W” can function as a vowel in the word “how” but as a consonant in the word “well.”
