adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A speech sound produced by opening a closed vocal tract.
2. 2
   a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   Produced from opening a previously closed oral passage.

Synonyms

All synonyms

occlusivestoparticulationaspirationassimilationbilabial

Etymology

Clipping of explosive.

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