occlusive
occlusive · occlusives
A speech sound produced by obstructing airflow in the oral vocal tract, but not…A speech sound produced by obstructing airflow in the oral vocal tract, but not necessarily into the nasal cavity.
/əˈkluːsɪv/
Meaning
2 sensesA speech sound produced by obstructing airflow in the oral vocal tract, but not necessarily into the nasal cavity.
A product that forms a protective film and traps moisture against the skin.
More definitions
- a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it
Origin
Borrowed from Latin occlūsīvus.Borrowed from Latin occlūsīvus.
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Forms
plural: occlusives| Singular | occlusive |
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regular
Synonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it:stop consonantstopplosive consonantplosive speech soundplosive