Alveolar Word Meaning

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

relating to an alveolus or the alveoli of the lung or lungs.

Short Definition:

of alveolus or alveoli of lung

Definition:

relating to or denoting the bony ridge that contains the sockets of the upper teeth.

Short Definition:

of bony ridge that contains sockets of upper teeth

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

an alveolar consonant

Short Definition:

alveolar consonant

Examples:

• boundaries between alveolars and palatals