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Labialize
see synonyms of labializeVerb
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Labialize
see synonyms of labializeverb (transitive)
phonetics
to pronounce with articulation involving rounded lips, such as for (k) before a close back vowel (uː
) as in English cool
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Labialize
see synonyms of labialize verb transitiveWord forms: ˈlabialˌized or ˈlabialˌizing
1.
to pronounce (a sound or sounds) by using the lips, sometimes excessively
2.
to round (a vowel)
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Labialize
see synonyms of labializetr.v. la·bi·al·ized, la·bi·al·iz·ing, la·bi·al·iz·es
To pronounce (a speech sound) with the lips touching , nearly touching, or pursed.
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