Bilabial (Noun)
Meaning
A consonant that is articulated using both lips; /p/ or /b/ or /w/.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The phonetic term 'bilabial' is used to describe a consonant sound, such as /p/ or /b/, that is produced by bringing both lips together.
- In phonetics, the sounds /p/ and /b/ are classified as bilabial stops, meaning they are made by obstructing airflow with the lips.
- The English sound /w/ is a bilabial approximant, a type of consonant that is articulated using both lips.
- Bilabial consonants are commonly found in many languages, including English and Spanish, where they appear in words such as 'pat' and 'bombas'.
- The sound of /m/ is also sometimes classified as a bilabial nasal due to its articulation, which involves the use of both lips.