How to pronounce plosive
Say it like PLOH-siv. Plosive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOH).
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- PLOH
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plosive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of plosive
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PLOH-siv.
What does plosive mean?
- A speech sound produced by opening a closed vocal tract.
- Produced from opening a previously closed oral passage.
Where does plosive come from?
Clipping of explosive.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with plosive
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Questions about saying plosive
How do you pronounce plosive?
Say PLOH-siv. The American pronunciation is /ˈploʊsɪv/. In British English it is /ˈpləʊsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plosive?
Plosive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOH). Broken into parts: PLOH · siv.
Is plosive pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpləʊsɪv/ (PLOH-siv).