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The letter p, used in phonetic transcription for a p sound.
Also known as: IPA p, Voiceless bilabial stop
In the International Phonetic Alphabet the letter p denotes a voiceless bilabial plosive: both lips close, air pressure builds behind them and is released, with the vocal folds not vibrating. It is the first sound of English pin.
Denotes a voiceless bilabial plosive, produced by closing both lips and releasing the built-up air without vocal-fold vibration.
Contexts: Language and transcription
Occurs as the initial consonant of English pin and Spanish pan, and is one of the most widely attested consonants across the world's languages.
Contexts: Language and transcription
A lower-case Latin letter p: a vertical stroke descending below the writing line with a closed bowl attached to its upper right.