Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

labial

adjective

/ˈleɪ.bi.əl/

Definition

Relating to the lips or a sound articulated with the lips.

Examples

The labial sounds in the English language include ‘p’ and ‘b’.
She performed a labial exercise to improve her pronunciation.
In some languages, labial consonants play a crucial role in the phonetic structure.

Meaning

Labial refers to anything that involves the lips, including certain sounds produced by bringing the lips together. In linguistics, labial sounds are made with the lips, such as ‘b’, ‘p’, and ‘m’.