Meaning of the word labiodental in English
What does labiodental mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
labiodental
US /ˌleɪ.bi.oʊˈden.təl/
UK /ˌleɪ.bi.əʊˈden.təl/
Adjective
articulated with the lower lip and the upper teeth, such as English /f/ and /v/.
Example:
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The sound /f/ is a labiodental fricative.
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Many languages have labiodental consonants.
Noun
a labiodental sound.
Example:
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The phonetics class studied various labiodentals.
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English /v/ is a voiced labiodental.