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Meaning of BILABIAL

Pronunciation:  bI'leybeeul

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a consonant that is articulated using both lips; /p/ or /b/ or /w/
  2. [adj]  of or relating to or being a speech sound that is articulated using both lips; "bilabial fricatives"
 
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 See Also: labial, labial, labial consonant

 

 

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