labiodental consonant

ریشه

The word 'labiodental' combines the Latin words 'labium', meaning 'lip', and 'dens', meaning 'tooth'. 'Consonant' refers to a speech sound produced by obstructing airflow.

مثال

• The English /f/ and /v/ sounds are labiodental consonants.
• Labiodental consonants are found in many languages around the world.
• The labiodental consonant is produced by the lower lip touching the upper teeth.