LABIODENTAL

Etymology

Adjective

labiodental (not comparable)

(phonetics) articulated with the lower lip and upper teeth

Noun

labiodental (plural labiodentals)

(phonetics) A speech sound articulated with the lower lip and upper teeth.

Anagrams

• dentolabial

Source: Wiktionary


La`bi*o*den"tal, a. Etym: [Labium + dental.] (Phonetics)

Definition: Formed or pronounced by the cooperation of the lips and teeth, as f and v.

– n.

Definition: A labiodental sound or letter.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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