Meaning Of The Word Labiodental

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What's The Definition Of Labiodental?

labiodental in American English
a labiodental sound
articulated with the lower lip against the upper front teeth, as (f) and (v)
adjective: articulated with the lower lip touching the upper front teeth, as f or v, or, rarely, with the upper lip touching the lower front teeth
noun: a labiodental speech sound

labiodental in British English
adjective: pronounced by bringing the bottom lip into contact or near contact with the upper teeth, as for the fricative (f) in English fat, puff

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