stop consonant

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Definition Noun : A stop consonant : A consonant sound produced by completely stopping the flow of air in the vocal tract and then releasing it suddenly. This is a technical term in phonetics. Usage The term "stop consonant" is used in linguistics and phonetics to classify and describe speech sounds. It is an academic term. It is often contrasted with other consonant types, such as fricatives o...