Question

Among the following, which one is a plosive sound?

• A. /p/
• B. /m/
• C. /r/
• D. /z/

Answer 1

Answer:

A. /p/

• Plosive sounds (also called stops) are made by:
  1️⃣ Completely blocking the airflow in the vocal tract.
  2️⃣ Then releasing it suddenly, creating a burst of sound.

👉 In English, common plosives are: /p/, /b/, /t/, /d/, /k/, /g/.