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plosive

[ˈpləʊsɪv]

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!

  • Example

    The English language has six plosive sounds.

  • Example

    The plosive 'p' sound is made by closing the lips and then releasing them suddenly.

  • Example

    The plosive 't' sound is made by touching the tongue to the roof of the mouth and then releasing it suddenly.

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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.