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alveolar

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. 1.An alveolar consonant

adjective

  1. 1.Of or relating to an alveolus.
  2. 2.Relating to the jaw ridge containing the tooth sockets.
  3. 3.Relating to the alveoli (small air sacs) of the lungs.
  4. 4.Formed with the tongue touching or approaching the inner ridge of the gums of the upper front teeth.

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