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   From: HenHanna@devnull.tb   
      
   in English (phonology), the H, and P,  B sounds are related?   
      
      
   common phrase  Hanky-Panky contains a H-P contrast   
      
                 H-B contrast in  Hobo,   
                    "Hubdub" is a misspelling of "hubbub"  ???   
      
      
              Haberdasher:   a seller of hats and men's clothing.   
      
      
   _____________________ Well,  H doesn't seem [bilabial] to me   
      
      
      
       ........  the H, P, and B sounds in English phonology are related!   
      
   They are all classified as bilabial consonants, meaning they are   
   produced by closing your two lips together. However, they differ in   
   their voicing:   
      
   P: A voiceless bilabial plosive. When you pronounce "p", you close your   
   lips completely and then release the built-up air with a pop. No   
   vibration occurs in your vocal cords.   
      
   B: A voiced bilabial plosive. Pronouncing "b" is similar to "p" but with   
   vibration in your vocal cords along with the lip closure and release.   
   This vibration creates a buzzing sound.   
      
   H: A voiceless glottal fricative. This might seem like an outlier, but   
   hear me out.   
      
                   In English, "h" is often produced by creating a slight   
   puff of air by bringing your vocal cords close together, but not   
   vibrating them, and opening your lips slightly.   
      
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