Obstruent File

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

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

They produce a significant increase in air pressure inside the mouth compared to the surrounding air. Obstruent vs. Sonorant An obstruent is a speech sound produced by

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