What is another word for implosives?

Pronunciation: [ɪmplˈə͡ʊsɪvz] (IPA)

Implosives are a group of consonant sounds characterized by a release of air towards the inside of the mouth. Synonyms for implosives often vary depending on the linguistic context. In some cases, the term "glottalic" or "pulmonic implosive" might be used to describe this group of sounds. In other instances, the term "clicks" may be used to refer to implosives produced by speakers of Khoisan languages in Southern Africa. The term "ejective" describes implosives produced by speakers of languages such as Georgian and Amharic, while "air suck" or "suction stop" are other possible synonyms that are occasionally used to describe implosives. Nevertheless, these synonyms do not fully capture the unique features of implosives, which make them both intriguing and challenging to transcribe.

What are the hypernyms for Implosives?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    internal pressure, negative pressure, destructive force, Collapsing force, Forceful action, Suction force.

Related words: implosive consonant, ejective consonant, voiceless implosive, voiced implosive, stop consonant, stop consonant in phonetics, stop consonant in phonology

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