Vowels and Consonants

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What are vowels?

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Vowels are letters that represent sounds made with an open vocal tract. In English, the vowels are A, E, I, O, U.

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What are consonants?

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Consonants are letters that represent sounds made by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Examples include B, C, D, F, G.

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How many vowels are there in the English alphabet?

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There are 5 vowels in the English alphabet: A, E, I, O, U.

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How many consonants are there in the English alphabet?

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There are 21 consonants in the English alphabet.

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Is the letter A a vowel or a consonant?

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A is a vowel.

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Is the letter E a vowel or a consonant?

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E is a vowel.

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Is the letter I a vowel or a consonant?

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I is a vowel.

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Is the letter O a vowel or a consonant?

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O is a vowel.

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Is the letter U a vowel or a consonant?

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U is a vowel.

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Is the letter B a vowel or a consonant?

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B is a consonant.