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Voiced linguolabial trill

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Voiced linguolabial trill
IPA Number122 + 407
Audio sample
Encoding
X-SAMPAr_N

The voiced linguolabial trill is a type of consonantal sound used in some spoken languages. The IPA letter for this sound is . It is not in English, but is in Coatlán Zapotec.

Characteristics

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Characteristics of the voiced linguolabial trill:

  • The manner of articulation (how the sound is produced) is trill. This means that this sound is produced by directing air over the articulator so that it vibrates.
  • The phonation is voiced. This means that the vocal cords vibrate while the sound is being pronounced.
  • The place of articulation (where the sound is produced) is linguolabial. This means that this sound is produced with the tongue against the upper lip.
  • It is an oral consonant. This means that air is allowed to escape through the mouth only.
  • It is a central consonant. This means that this sound is produced by directing the air along the center of the tongue, but not to the sides.