plosive

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈpləʊsɪv/ or /ˈpləʊzɪv/
• (US) enPR: plō'sĭv or plō'zĭv, IPA ^(key): /ˈploʊsɪv/ or /ˈploʊzɪv/

Noun

Singular plosive

Plural plosives

1. (phonetics) The sound produced when restricting airflow using the mouth, followed by a sudden release of air.

Adjective

Positive plosive

Comparative more plosive

Superlative most plosive

1. (phonetics) A plosive sound is produced by a sudden release of air after restricting the it using the mouth.