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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

plosives

/plɒsɪvz/ noun · British & US
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What does plosives mean?

noun

Sounds made by obstructing airflow in the mouth, such as /p/ and /t/. In phonetics, plosives are a type of consonantal sound.

Example

"The linguist studied the various plosives in the language, noting their distinct sounds and pronunciations."

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