Obstruent May 2026
Obstruent vs. Sonorant Consonants in Phonetics ... - Facebook
Air is blocked completely and then released (e.g., /p, b, t, d, k, g/). obstruent
Air is forced through a narrow passage, creating friction (e.g., /f, v, s, z, ʃ, h/). Obstruent vs
💡 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 creating friction (e.g.






















