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Vocabulary Entry
bilabial
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to a type of sound produced by using both lips.
Example Sentences
"The 'p' and 'b' sounds in English are considered bilabial."
"Children often master bilabial sounds before other types."
"Linguists study bilabial articulation in various languages."
N
noun
A sound that is produced by bringing both lips together.
Example Sentences
"In phonetics, the bilabial is classified as a type of consonant."
"The bilabial /m/ sound is common in many languages."
"Understanding bilabials is important for language development."