| Laminal | |
|---|---|
| ◌̻ | |
| IPA number | 410 |
| Encoding | |
| Entity (decimal) | ̻ |
| Unicode (hex) | U+033B |
A laminal consonant is a phone produced by obstructing the air passage with the blade of the tongue, the flat top front surface just behind the tip of the tongue on the top. It contrasts with an apical consonant, produced by creating an obstruction with the tongue apex (tongue tip) only. The distinction applies only to coronal consonants, which use the front of the tongue.