Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
---|---|---|
plosion | (noun) the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant | Synonyms: explosion |
plosive | (noun) a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it | Synonyms: occlusive, plosive consonant, plosive speech sound, stop, stop consonant |