Voiced labial–retroflex plosive
Consonantal sound
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A voiced labial–retroflex plosive is a type of consonantal sound used in the Yele language. It is a [ɖ] and [b] pronounced simultaneously. The symbol in the International Phonetic Alphabet that represents this sound is ⟨ɖ͡b⟩. Para-IPA ⟨ḍ͡b⟩ is also seen.
| Voiced labial–retroflex plosive | |
|---|---|
| ɖ͡b |
Features
Features of a voiced labial–retroflex plosive are:
- Its manner of articulation is occlusive, which means it is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, it is a plosive.
- Its place of articulation is labial–retroflex, which means that it is simultaneously articulated with the front part or underside of the tongue against the palate, and the lips.
- Its phonation is voiced, which means the vocal cords vibrate during the articulation.
- It is an oral consonant, which means that air is not allowed to escape through the nose.
- It is a median consonant, which means it is produced by directing the airstream down the midline of the tongue, rather than to the sides.
- Its airstream mechanism is pulmonic, which means it is articulated by pushing air only with the intercostal muscles and abdominal muscles, as in most speech sounds.
Occurrence
| Language | Dialect | Word | IPA | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yele[1] | dpênêdpênê | [ʈ͡pəɳəɖ͡bəɳə] | 'coughing' | Voiced between vowels. Contrasts voiced labial–alveolar plosive. | |
| ngmêdpî | [ŋ͡məɖ͡bɯ] | ||||
