Labiodental
Labiodental refers to a type of consonant sound produced by using the lower lip and the upper teeth. In phonetics, these sounds are classified as stops, fricatives, or approximants, depending on how airflow is managed during articulation. Common examples of labiodental sounds in the English language include the letters f and v.
In addition to their phonetic characteristics, labiodental sounds can be found in various languages around the world. They play a crucial role in speech and communication, contributing to the distinctiveness of words. Understanding labiodental sounds can aid in language learning and pronunciation improvement.