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Uncommonalveolar
The correct spelling is alveolar.
How to pronounce alveolar
noun
IPA: /æl.viː.ˈəʊ.lə/
Say it like: Alv-eol-ar
The correct spelling is alveolar. An alveolar consonant
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Meanings
noun
- 1.An alveolar consonant
adjective
- 1.Of or relating to an alveolus.
- 2.Relating to the jaw ridge containing the tooth sockets.
- 3.Relating to the alveoli (small air sacs) of the lungs.
- 4.Formed with the tongue touching or approaching the inner ridge of the gums of the upper front teeth.
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