alveolar

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(al-ve-o-lar) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge;
adjective. 1 pertaining to the tiny air sacs of the lungs

Example Sentence

T is an alveolar consonant.

Synonyms

dental consonant; dental; consonant sounded with tongue near gum ridge

Antonyms

vowel

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alveolar
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Rhymes

  • alveolar