Obstruent Apr 2026

They produce a significant increase in air pressure inside the mouth compared to the surrounding air. Obstruent vs. Sonorant

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

💡 If a sound feels like it "squeezes" the air (like "ssss") it’s an obstruent; if it feels smooth (like "mmmm"), it’s a sonorant. Advanced Phonological Features They produce a significant increase in air pressure