Labiodental Consonant (Noun)
Meaning
A consonant whose articulation involves the lips and teeth.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The English sounds /f/ and /v/ are examples of labiodental consonants.
- In the pronunciation of the word "fox," the sound /f/ is a labiodental consonant.
- Labiodental consonants can be either voiced or voiceless, such as the sounds /f/ and /v/ in the words "fox" and "foxed."
- The voiceless labiodental fricative is one of the most common labiodental consonants found in languages worldwide.
- In the English language, labiodental consonants like /f/ and /v/ can be found in many everyday words such as "five" and "victory."