Definitions for occlusive

Definitions for (noun) occlusive

Main entry: occlusive, stop, stop consonant, plosive, plosive consonant, plosive speech sound

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

Usage: his stop consonants are too aspirated


Definitions for (adj) occlusive

Main entry: occlusive

Definition: tending to occlude


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