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   plosive

   /ˈpləʊsɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. denoting a consonant that is produced by stopping the airflow using the lips, teeth, or palate, followed by a sudden release of air: "they are hard-sounding words with strong plosive consonants"

   noun

   • 1. a plosive speech sound. The basic plosives in English are t, k, and p (voiceless) and d, g, and b (voiced): "a filter attached to your microphone will limit plosives"

   Word Origin late 19th century: shortening of explosive.

   Scrabble Points: 12

   • P

     3

   • L

     1

   • O

     1

   • S

     1

   • I

     1

   • V

     4

   • E

     1

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