Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
labialize
verb
/ˈleɪbiəˌlaɪz/
Definition
To make a speech sound by using the lips.
Examples
- When pronouncing the letter ‘b,’ it is necessary to labialize the sound.
- The teacher emphasized the importance of labializing certain phonetic elements to improve clarity in speech.
Meaning
In phonetics, labializing refers to the articulation of a consonant or a vowel formed with the lips, such as when pronouncing ‘b’ or ‘p.’
Synonyms
- Articulate
- Enunciate
- Pronounce
