Labial–alveolar ejective | |
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t͡pʼ |
The labial–alveolar ejective stop is a type of consonantal sound used in some spoken languages. It is a [ t] and [ p] pronounced simultaneously and as an ejective. The symbol in the International Phonetic Alphabet that represents this sound is ⟨t͡pʼ⟩.
Features of the voiceless labial–alveolar plosive are:
Language | Dialect | Word | IPA | Meaning | Notes |
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Abkhaz [1] | [ example needed] | In free variation with [tʷʼ]; contrasts /t͡pʰ, d͡b, t͡pʼ/. See Abkhaz phonology. | |||
Lak [1] | Some dialects | [ example needed] | Contrasts /t͡p, d͡b, t͡pʼ/. | ||
Ubykh [1] | [ example needed] | Was in free variation with [tʷʼ], had merged with /pʼ/ in Karacalar dialect; contrasted /t͡p, d͡b, t͡pʼ/. See Ubykh phonology. |