regressive assimilation

regressive assimilation

 
noun Phonetics.
assimilation in which a following sound has an effect on a preceding one, as in pronouncing have in have to as [haf] , influenced by the voiceless (t) in to.
Also called anticipatory assimilation.

Origin:
1885–90
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Regressive assimilation is always a great word to know.
So is bilabial. Does it mean:
produced with the lips close together or touching
a speech sound produced without occluding, diverting, or obstructing the flow of air from the lungs
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