Labial Consonant (Noun)
Meaning
A consonant whose articulation involves movement of the lips.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The labial consonant /p/ is a common sound in many languages, including English and Spanish.
- In phonetics, labial consonants are classified into two main categories: bilabial and labiodental.
- The labial consonant /m/ is a nasal sound that is often used in words like "mom" and "mat".
- Labial consonants can be voiced or voiceless, as seen in the sounds /b/ and /p/.
- The labial consonant /v/ is a labiodental fricative sound that is often used in words like "victory" and "vase".