nasilabial

/nɑːsɪˈleɪbiəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or denoting a consonant sound made with the lower lip against the upper teeth, especially in the languages of Southeast Asia.

“The nasilabial sound is a common feature in Thai and other Southeast Asian languages.”

Synonyms

  • bilabial
  • labiodental

Antonyms

  • uvular
  • velar