CharExtensionsIsConsonant Method

This function determines whether a character is considered a consonant.

In the English language, the basic set of vowels consists of the letters 'b', 'c', 'd', 'f', 'g', 'h', 'j', 'k', 'l', 'm', 'n', 'p', 'q', 'r', 's', 't', 'v', 'w', 'x' and 'z'. However, there are additional characters and diacritics that represent consonants in various languages and writing systems.

This function takes into account a wide range of such characters.

Definition

Namespace: DevCase.Extensions.CharExtensions
Assembly: DevCase.net48 (in DevCase.net48.dll) Version: 6.0.0.0 (6.0)
XMLNS for XAML: Not mapped to an xmlns.
[EditorBrowsableAttribute(EditorBrowsableState.Always)]
public static bool IsConsonant(
	this char c
)

Parameters

c  Char
The character to check.

Return Value

Boolean
True if the character is a consonant; otherwise, False.

Usage Note

In Visual Basic and C#, you can call this method as an instance method on any object of type Char. When you use instance method syntax to call this method, omit the first parameter. For more information, see Extension Methods (Visual Basic) or Extension Methods (C# Programming Guide).

Remarks

The determination of what constitutes a consonant can vary depending on the language or linguistic context.

This function aims to cover a broad range of characters commonly regarded as consonants in various languages and writing systems. However, it may not account for all possible cases and specific linguistic requirements.

Therefore, it is recommended to use this function as a general-purpose tool and adjust it according to specific needs if necessary.

See Also