Synonyms for plosive
ˈploʊ sɪvplo·sive

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1. plosivenoun

   Synonyms:
   occlusive, stop

2. plosiveadjective

   Produced in this way.

   Synonyms:
   occlusive, stop

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1. stop consonant, stop, occlusive, plosive consonant, plosive speech sound, plosivenoun

   a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it

   "his stop consonants are too aspirated"

   Synonyms:
   period, stay, diaphragm, stop consonant, plosive speech sound, hitch, stopover, full point, stoppage, full stop, catch, check, blockage, plosive consonant, occlusion, block, halt, layover, stop, occlusive, arrest, point, closure

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1. • Obstruent

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1. List of known nicknames for "Plosive":

   Aaron McCammon

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