CLASSIFICATION QF ENGLISH CONSONANTS x 3.In terms of the state of the vocal cords: x A.voiced:consonants produced when the vocal cords are closed,and the air-stream causes them to vibrate again each other. x B.voiceless:consonants produced when vocal cords are apart,and air passes through easily.CLASSIFICATION OF ENGLISH CONSONANTS  3. In terms of the state of the vocal cords:  A. voiced: consonants produced when the vocal cords are closed, and the air-stream causes them to vibrate again each other.  B. voiceless: consonants produced when vocal cords are apart, and air passes through easily