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Labial–alveolar ejective stop

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Labial–alveolar ejective
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⟩. It was used dialectally in Ubykh.

Features

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Features of the voiceless labial–alveolar plosive are:

Occurrence

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Language Dialect Word IPA Meaning Notes
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/.

References

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  1. ^ a b Catford, J. C. (1977). Siegel, Bernard J. (ed.). "Mountain of Tongues: The Languages of the Caucasus". Annual Review of Anthropology. 6: 290. doi:10.1146/annurev.an.06.100177.001435. ISBN 9780824319069.