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Labiodental

//ˌleɪ.bi.oʊˈdɛn.təl// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    articulated with the lower lip and upper teeth. not-comparable

    "/f/ and /v/ are labiodental consonants."

Noun
  1. 1
    A speech sound articulated with the lower lip and upper teeth.
  2. 2
    a consonant whose articulation involves the lips and teeth wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From labio- + dental.

Etymology 2

From labio- + dental.

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