What is a stop?

Definition
	A stop is a sound produced with a complete closure of the vocal tract.

Examples
	p, b, k, t, j

Concept module: stop
In overview module: Glossary (Linguistics): S
In modular book: Glossary of linguistic terms, by Eugene E. Loos (general editor), Susan Anderson (editor), Dwight H., Day, Jr. (editor), Paul C. Jordan (editor), and J. Douglas Wingate (editor)
In bookshelf: Linguistics

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