alveolar
Pronunciation:
/æl.viː.ˈəʊ.lə//æl.vi.ˈoʊ.lɚ/noun
Definitions
An alveolar consonant
Synonyms:gingival
adjective
Definitions
Of or relating to an alveolus.
Relating to the jaw ridge containing the tooth sockets.
Relating to the alveoli (small air sacs) of the lungs.
Formed with the tongue touching or approaching the inner ridge of the gums of the upper front teeth.