Plosion (Noun)
Meaning
The terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The plosion of the /p/ sound in "pat" is audible as a burst of air released from the lips.
- In the pronunciation of the word "tub", the plosion of the /t/ sound is accompanied by a release of air through the mouth.
- The plosion of the /k/ sound in "kite" is characterized by a sudden release of air from the back of the mouth.
- During the articulation of the word "bag", the plosion of the /g/ sound is often accompanied by a slight vibration of the vocal cords.
- The plosion of the /b/ sound in "bob" is typically less forceful than that of the /p/ sound in "pop".