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Example:Words like 'pat' and 'bat' are produced with plosive sounds.
Definition:Plosives are sounds in which the airflow is completely blocked and then suddenly released, producing a burst of sound. This is similar to nonfricative sounds where there is no turbulent airflow.
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Example:The 'p' in 'pot' is an example of a stop sound.
Definition:A stop sound is a plosive or a sound where the air flow is completely obstructed and then released quickly. This is in contrast to sounds like 'f' or 's', which are not made with a complete stop of air flow.
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