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What are consonants in english alphabet

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All letters not A, E, I, O or U. Y is typically a consonant unless at the end of a word (ex: friendly). Consonants are typically letters with hard or distinct sounds whereas vowels (A,E,I,O or U) have open, resonant sounds. 
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