Definition of alveolars

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  • alveolars is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • alveolars is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
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Definition of alveolars

  • a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. alveolar consonant
    2. dental
    3. dental consonant
  • pertaining to the tiny air sacs of the lungs ()
  • pertaining to the sockets of the teeth or that part of the upper jaw ()

    Examples

    1. alveolar processes

See definition of alveolars in Merriam Webster