bi·la·bi·al (b -l  b - l)adj. 1. Pronounced or articulated with both lips, as the consonants b, p, m, and w. 2. Relating to both lips. n. A bilabial sound or consonant. bi·la bi·al·ly adv. |
bilabial [baɪˈleɪbɪəl]
adj
(Linguistics / Phonetics & Phonology) of, relating to, or denoting a speech sound articulated using both lips (p) is a bilabial stop, (w) a bilabial semivowel
n
(Linguistics / Phonetics & Phonology) a bilabial speech sound
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | bilabial - a consonant that is articulated using both lips; /p/ or /b/ or /w/ labial, labial consonant - a consonant whose articulation involves movement of the lips |
| Adj. | 1. | bilabial - of or relating to or being a speech sound that is articulated using both lips; "bilabial fricatives" |
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