plosive speech sound

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Definition Noun : A plosive speech sound is a consonant sound produced by completely blocking the airflow in the vocal tract and then releasing it suddenly. This creates a small burst of sound. Plosives are also commonly called stop consonants . Usage The term is used in phonetics and linguistics to classify and describe a specific type of consonant sound based on its manner of articulation. Ex...