Understanding Plosives: The Consonants That Create a Sudden Burst of Sound

Plosives are consonants that are produced by obstructing the airflow with the tongue or lips, causing a sudden burst of sound. Examples of plosives include:

* P (p)
* T (t)
* K (k)
* B (b)
* D (d)
* G (g)

In these sounds, the tongue or lips block the airflow, creating a brief pause before the sound is released. This can be heard in words like "pat," "cat," "kit," and "bat."

Plosives are different from other types of consonants, such as fricatives (like "s" and "z") and nasals (like "n" and "m"), which are produced by allowing air to flow through the mouth in a more continuous manner.

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