labialize

UK
/ˈleɪbiəlaɪz/
US
/ˈleɪbiəˌlaɪz/

Translations

labializeverb
labialized
Past Simple
labialized
Past Participle
labializing
Gerund
UK
/ˈleɪbiəlaɪz/
US
/ˈleɪbiəˌlaɪz/
The linguist decided to labialize the vowel in the new phonetic study.
Лингвист решил лабиализовать гласный в новом фонетическом исследовании.
Synonyms
pronounce with lips
articulate with lips

Definitions

labializeverb
To pronounce a sound with the lips rounded.
In some languages, speakers labialize certain consonants to change their sound.