plosive consonant

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Definition Noun : A speech sound produced by completely blocking the airflow in the vocal tract and then releasing it suddenly. This creates a small burst or "explosion" of sound, which is why it is also called a stop or an explosive consonant. Usage The term "plosive consonant" is used in phonetics, the study of speech sounds, to classify and describe a specific manner of articulation. It refe...