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Voiced labio-velar approximant [w]

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The voiced labio-velar approximant is an approximant.

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Features[edit | edit source]

Its manner of articulation is as an approximant, which means it is produced by narrowing the vocal tract at the place of articulation, but not enough to produce a turbulent airstream.

Its place of articulation is labio-velar, which means it is articulated with both the lips and the back part of the tongue against the velum.

Representation[edit | edit source]

Its IPA number is 170, and its IPA symbol is [w].

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