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Meaning of labial consonant

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

labial

Pronunciation:/ˈleɪ.bi.əl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A consonant articulated by the lips.

  2. An organ pipe having a lip that influences its sound.

  3. Any of the scales bordering the mouth opening of a reptile.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of or pertaining to the lips or labia.

  2. Articulated by the lips, as the consonants b, m and w.

  3. Of an incisor or canine, on the side facing the lips. See mesial.

  4. Furnished with lips.

    Example: a labial organ pipe