/ w / – Voiced labial–velar approximant consonant
Feature | Description |
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Phonation | Voiced – The vocal cords vibrate during articulation. |
Place of Articulation | Labial–velar – The back part of the tongue is raised toward the soft palate while rounding the lips. |
Manner of Articulation | Approximant – The airflow is narrowed, but not enough to cause turbulence. |