labialize

la·bi·al·ize

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ley-bee-uh-lahyz]
- /ˈleɪ bi əˌlaɪz/
- /lˈeɪbɪəlˌaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ley-bee-uh-lahyz]
- /ˈleɪ bi əˌlaɪz/

Definitions of labialize word

verb with object labialize to give a labial character to (a sound), for example, to round (a vowel). 1
noun labialize (transitive) To round, make (a sound, notably a consonant) labial. 1
verb labialize to pronounce with articulation involving rounded lips, such as for (k) before a close back vowel (uː ) as in English cool 0
verb transitive labialize to pronounce (a sound or sounds) by using the lips, sometimes excessively 0
verb transitive labialize to round (a vowel) 0

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Origin of labialize

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

First recorded in 1865-70; labial + -ize

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Parts of speech for Labialize

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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labialize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

labialize usage trend in Literature

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