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How to say: occlusive

Spelling: Occlusive Syllables  occlusive
US accent
/əklˈuːsɪv/
UK accent
/əklˈuːsɪv/
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Definition

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

e.g. “his stop consonants are too aspirated”

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