Consonant sound /k/ is pronounced like a short ‘ka’ or that first sound in “kin”.
It is voiceless because there is no vibration in your throat when you pronounce it, unlike CONSONANT SOUND /g/.
Some examples of words with consonant /k/ sound
| -k- | tick king ankle |
| -c- | arc count record |
| -cc- | accuse accept account |
| -q- | quit liquor queen |
| -ck- | back bucket packet |
| -x- | six fox axe |
| -ch- | choir school chemistry |
🔕 Silent consonant sound /k/ occurs when letter ‘k’ comes before ‘–n’.
- knot
- knife
- knight
Practice questions on consonant sound /k/
Do you know other words with either the silent or pronounced consonant /k/ sound? Share with me in the comments below.
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