biplosive

/ˈbaɪplɒsɪv, -ˌsɪv/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing a brief explosion of air as a sound component, typically found in certain consonant sounds.

“The linguist studied the biplosive sounds used in the ancient language.”

2. noun

A consonantal sound that involves a brief explosion of air, often represented by the letter ‘p’ or ‘t’.

“The phonetics of the biplosive sound in the word ‘ptomaine’ are unique.”

Synonyms

  • explosive
  • implosive

Antonyms

  • sonorant
  • vocalic