Plosive
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈpləʊsɪv/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Plosive is a noun meaning (phonetics) A speech sound produced by opening a closed vocal tract.
Meaning
(phonetics) A speech sound produced by opening a closed vocal tract.
More Meanings
- (phonetics) Produced from opening a previously closed oral passage.
Word Forms
- plosives
- plosiver
- plosivest
Synonyms for plosive
Depending on context, synonyms include stop, occlusive, hard.
Antonyms for plosive
Common opposites include continuant.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include occlusive, hard, stop, velar, bilabial, glottal.
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