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plosive

[ploh-siv] / ˈploʊ sɪv /


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But it was the plosive consonants of her own language that best gave shape to her anger.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 22, 2022

At surface level, it was a special-effects demonstration, a bonanza of texture and timbre: quavery drones, like an oscillating synthesizer; delicate ghost tones, hovering in flute range; sharp, plosive rivets of percussive airflow.

From New York Times ● Dec. 16, 2016

The plosive sounds - usually made with the letters P, T, K, B, D and G - had to be substituted with other consonants that didn’t require moving her lips.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 12, 2016

As such, the plosive, alliterative name of Kunta Kinte still resonates through popular culture.

From The Guardian ● May 24, 2016

For an instant, a wave of rage filled Richard, a plosive pure fury at his wife for not being here where she was needed.

From The New Yorker ● Nov. 26, 2012




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