Here are some examples of consonants:
* b in "ball"
* d in "dog"
* f in "fish"
* g in "goat"
* k in "kite"
* l in "lion"
* m in "moon"
* n in "nose"
* p in "pig"
* r in "rabbit"
* s in "sun"
* t in "tree"
* v in "van"
* w in "water"
* y in "yellow"
* z in "zebra"
What makes a consonant a consonant?
Consonants are sounds made by obstructing the flow of air in your mouth, creating a *stop*, *friction*, or *partial obstruction*.
Let me know if you'd like to know more about consonants!