plosive Definition
a consonant speech sound that is produced by stopping the airflow in the vocal tract and then releasing it suddenly, such as /p/, /b/, /t/, /d/, /k/, and /g/.
Using plosive: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "plosive" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The English language has six plosive sounds.
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The plosive 'p' sound is made by closing the lips and then releasing them suddenly.
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The plosive 't' sound is made by touching the tongue to the roof of the mouth and then releasing it suddenly.
Summary: plosive in Brief
A 'plosive' [ˈpləʊsɪv] is a consonant speech sound that is produced by stopping the airflow in the vocal tract and then releasing it suddenly. The English language has six plosive sounds, including /p/, /b/, /t/, /d/, /k/, and /g/. These sounds are made by closing or touching certain parts of the mouth and then releasing them suddenly.
