* Noun: When referring to the sound itself, "consonant" is a noun.
* Example: "The letter 'b' represents a consonant sound."
* Adjective: When describing something as having the characteristics of a consonant, "consonant" is an adjective.
* Example: "The consonant sounds in the word 'block' are 'b', 'l', and 'k'."
* Verb: While less common, "consonant" can also be a verb meaning "to be in harmony with."
* Example: "The music's rhythms consonant with the dancers' movements."
It's important to consider the context of the sentence to determine the correct part of speech for "consonant."