How to pronounce labiodental
Say it like lay-bee-oh-DEN-tul. Labiodental has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DEN).
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- lay
- bee
- oh
- DEN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Labiodental pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of labiodental
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: lay-bee-oh-DEN-tul.
What does labiodental mean?
- articulated with the lower lip and upper teeth.“/f/ and /v/ are labiodental consonants.”
- A consonant articulated with the lower lip and upper teeth.
Where does labiodental come from?
From labio- + dental.
Words that rhyme with labiodental
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of labiodental.
- mental
- environmental
- fundamental
- experimental
- gentle
- rental
- continental
- instrumental
- accidental
- developmental
Questions about saying labiodental
How do you pronounce labiodental?
Say lay-bee-oh-DEN-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌleɪbioʊˈdɛntəl/. In British English it is /ˌleɪbiəʊˈdɛntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in labiodental?
Labiodental has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DEN). Broken into parts: lay · bee · oh · DEN · tul.
Is labiodental pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌleɪbiəʊˈdɛntəl/ (lay-bee-oh-DEN-tul).