3syllables
alveolar
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Definitions ofalveolar
1noun
- An alveolar consonant
Synonyms: gingival
1adjective
- Of or relating to an alveolus.
- Relating to the jaw ridge containing the tooth sockets.
- Relating to the alveoli (small air sacs) of the lungs.
- Formed with the tongue touching or approaching the inner ridge of the gums of the upper front teeth.
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