tr.v. la·bi·al·ized, la·bi·al·iz·ing, la·bi·al·iz·es To pronounce (a speech sound) with the lips touching , nearly touching, or pursed. la′bi·al·i·zation (-ə-lĭ-zāshən) n. |
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