Buccalization
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌbʌ.kə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Buccalization is a noun meaning (phonetics) The process of a speech sound becoming buccal.
Meaning
(phonetics) The process of a speech sound becoming buccal.
More Meanings
- (orthodontics) The procedure of moving teeth towards the buccal (cheek) side of the arch.
Example Sentences
Although buccalization of nasal vowels is the phenomenon most often observed, nasalization of oral vowels is not uncommon.
Word Forms
- buccalizations
- buccalisation
Antonyms for buccalization
Common opposites include debuccalization.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include debuccalization, lingualization, labialization, labial, labiodental, bilabial.
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