Is there a name/word for language that is generated at the top + front
of the palate (e.g. P, B, G), as opposed to Guttural which is
generated at the back of the throat ?
A good example is Tagalog in the Philippines ? you can check it out on
http://www.inq7.net/ - "DZBB Radio" text in the right side of the
screen. The radio is in Tagalog.

Dear dogsbollocks-ga;

Thank you for allowing me an opportunity to answer your interesting question.


The term given to the type of sound made when articulating the letter
?G? is ALVEOLAR.

A consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge
is an alveolar sound. [G, J, etc]

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The term you are looking for that describes the motion necessary to
articulate the letter ?P? is BILABIAL

A consonant that is articulated using both lips is a BILABIAL
consonant. [P, B, W, etc]

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http://www.hyperdictionary.com/dictionary/bilabial



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