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Alveolar Consonant (Noun)

Meaning

A consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The English alveolar consonant sounds include the voiceless alveolar plosive and the voiced alveolar plosive.
  • The alveolar consonant is most commonly produced by placing the tongue tip near the alveolar ridge.
  • In English the sounds /s/ and /z/ are alveolar consonants made by placing the tongue near the alveolar ridge.
  • The placement of the tongue tip behind the upper teeth near the gum ridge articulates an alveolar consonant.
  • The voiceless alveolar fricative is an alveolar consonant produced by directing airflow with the tongue near the upper gum ridge.

Synonyms

  • Alveolar
  • Dental
  • Dental Consonant
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