voiced bilabial plosive

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A schematic mid-sagittal section of an articulation of a voiced bilabial plosive
bilabial plosive voiced oral pulmonic consonant
  • place both lips together
  • vocal tract is blocked so that all airflow ceases
  • vibrate the vocal cord
  • air is allowed to escape through the mouth only
  • push air solely with the lungs and diaphragm