plosion
plosion · plosions
Pronunciation of a consonant that is characterised by completely blocking the flow of…Pronunciation of a consonant that is characterised by completely blocking the flow of air through the mouth.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)Pronunciation of a consonant that is characterised by completely blocking the flow of air through the mouth.
More definitions
- the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant
Translations
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plural: plosionsSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant:explosion
Word family
2 related wordsRelatedplosive
Derivedpreplosion
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable