What is another word for ejective?
Pronunciation: [ɪd͡ʒˈɛktɪv] (IPA) 
Ejective is a term that is commonly used within linguistic circles. It typically applies to speech sounds produced by a short burst of air being released from the mouth. Synonyms for the word ejective may include such terms as explosive, plosive, or implosive, each of which carries a slightly different connotation. Other potential synonyms may include glottalized or egressively constricted, which refer more specifically to the physiological process associated with the production of ejective speech sounds. Though there may be subtle differences in meaning, these various synonyms are generally interchangeable and may be used interchangeably depending on the context.
