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Bilabial

Definition:

Bilabial refers to sounds that are produced by bringing both the upper and lower lips together.

Parts of Speech:

• Adjective: The bilabial consonants include sounds like /p/, /b/, and /m/.
• Noun: Articulating a bilabial may involve closing the lips partially or fully.
• Adverb: The baby smacked her lips bilabially, making a loud popping sound.

Senses and Usages:

1. Linguistics:

In linguistics, a bilabial refers to a sound that is produced by placing both lips together. For example, the English word "map" starts with a bilabial sound /m/.

2. Anatomy:

In anatomy, a bilabial pertains to an anatomical structure, such as the lips, that involves two adjacent surfaces like the upper and lower lips. This term is commonly used to describe frenulums or surgical procedures.

Sample Sentences:

• The letter 'b' in the word "bat" is a bilabial sound.
• He struggled to pronounce the bilabial trill correctly.
• The baby's first words typically involve simple bilabial sounds like "ma" or "pa".

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