While we casually refer to letters, which are written symbols, as vowels or consonants, the concepts of vowel and consonant properly belong to the domain of speech. In general terms, a consonant ...

Most children of this age: Exchange sounds, facial expressions, or gestures with a parent or caregiver Listen to conversations Repeat some vowel and consonant sounds Children's vocalizations increase.

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. b, c, d, f, g, h, j, k, l, m, n, p, q, r, s, t, v, w, x, y and z The letter 'y' is a ...

The letter y is a bit different, because sometimes it acts as a consonant and sometimes it acts as a vowel. Knowing how vowels and consonants work together to make words and sounds will help you ...