Labial Stop (Noun)
Meaning
A stop consonant that is produced with the lips.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The labial stop /p/ is a common sound in many languages, including English and Spanish.
- Labial stops can be either voiceless, like /p/, or voiced, like /b/, as in the word "lab".
- In phonetics, labial stops are classified into two main categories: bilabial and labiodental.
- The bilabial plosive /p/ is a type of labial stop produced by obstructing airflow with both lips.
- The sound /b/ in "baby" is an example of a voiced labial stop.