Meaning Of The Word Occlusive

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occlusive in American English
adjective: occluding or tending to occlude
noun: a stop that is unreleased, as the p-sound in stop, or deviously released, as the k-sound in acme, acne, or action, the t-sound of catnip, the g- sound of pygmy or ugly

occlusive in British English
adjective: of or relating to the act of occlusion
noun: an occlusive speech sound

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