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[-] ji17br@lemmy.ml 13 points 2 years ago
[-] grandkaiser@lemmy.world 21 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

That's labial velar approximate. We don't say "bwatermelon" just because the letter is pronounced with a B

[-] ji17br@lemmy.ml 7 points 2 years ago

What? Can you say the word double without your lips touching? I can’t

[-] kamen@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

doubleyouatermelon

[-] jpeps@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

You're right about how you would refer to each sound in use but the meme doesn't say that there are 4 bilabials

[-] HerbalGamer@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 years ago

What sorcery is this knowledge you speak of?

[-] Matriks404@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago
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