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Air is blocked completely and then released (e.g., /p, b, t, d, k, g/).

Obstruent vs. Sonorant Consonants in Phonetics ... - Facebook obstruent

An obstruent is a speech sound produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract, resulting in a complete or partial blockage that creates noise or friction. Unlike sonorants (such as vowels, nasals, or liquids) which allow air to flow relatively freely, obstruents are defined by their "tight" or "hissy" acoustic properties. Categories of Obstruents Air is blocked completely and then released (e

Air is forced through a narrow passage, creating friction (e.g., /f, v, s, z, ʃ, h/). creating friction (e.g.

In phonetics, obstruents are divided into three main "flavors" based on how the air is managed:

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