# plosive

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈpləʊsɪv/

## Definitions
1. A speech sound produced by opening a closed vocal tract.

## Etymology
Clipping of explosive.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/plosive