Postalveolar
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌpəʊstælviˈəʊlə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Postalveolar is an adjective meaning (phonetics) Articulated with the tongue near or touching the back of the alveolar ridge.
Meaning
(phonetics) Articulated with the tongue near or touching the back of the alveolar ridge.
More Meanings
- (phonetics) Any sound articulated with the tongue near or touching the back of the alveolar ridge, such as English sh in the word shoe.
Word Forms
- post-alveolar
- postalveolars
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include alveolar, retroflex, perialveolar, linguo-dental, dentoalveolar, postarticulatory.
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