How to Say “Consonants” in Twi

By Hugh Roger • Updated October 5, 2026

anomnyenne

The English phrase 'consonants' is translated into Twi as anomnyenne.

This term refers to speech sounds produced by blocking the flow of air through the mouth.

Did you know?

Some anomnyenne in Twi are 'implosives', meaning air is sucked into the mouth during the sound instead of being pushed out.
The Twi word anomnyenne literally translates to 'mouth-sounds'.
Twi possesses 'double consonants' or geminate sounds, where holding a consonant for a fraction longer changes the word's meaning.

Example conversation

Adwoa is helping Kwame with his Twi alphabet lesson.

Adwoa

Kwame, wo nim anomnyenne yi?
Kwame, do you know these consonants?
Kwame

Daabi, Adwoa, me nnim.
No, Adwoa, I don't know them.
Adwoa

Me bɛkyerɛ wo anomnyenne no.
I will teach you the consonants.
Kwame

Medaase, me pɛ sɛ me sua.
Thank you, I want to learn.

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Hugh Roger

Akwaaba! My name is Hugh. I've found a unique passion in studying Twi, the beautiful and rich language of Ghana. When I am not immersed in the world of linguistics, you'll probably find me exploring Ghanaian culture, marveling at the intricate patterns of Kente cloth or experimenting with the delicious flavors of banku and okro stew. My other interests include hiking and bird watching, as inspired by the unique biodiversity of Ghana. Wo ho te sɛn? I hope it's as great as mine because of our shared interest in Twi. Yɛbɛhyia bio! ("We'll meet again!")

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