labialize

Verb

To modify a sound by rounding the lips.

ریشه

The word 'labialize' is derived from the adjective 'labial' with the suffix '-ize' added to indicate the action or process.

مثال

• In some languages, the /k/ sound can be labialized.
• The labialized consonant is a common feature in many indigenous languages.
• The speaker labializes the vowel to create a different sound.