Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Alveolars.
Alveolars - as an adjective
Pertaining to the tiny air sacs of the lungs
Pertaining to the sockets of the teeth or that part of the upper jaw
Example: "Alveolar processes"
Alveolars - as a noun
A consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alveolar consonantdental7dental consonantExample Sentences
"The English language has several alveolars, including /t/, /d/, /n/, /s/, /z/, and /l/."
"The alveolars can be produced by placing the tip of the tongue against the alveolar ridge."
"Linguists classify the sounds /t/, /d/, /n/, /s/, /z/, and /l/ as alveolars."
"In phonetics, alveolars refer to sounds made with the tongue contacting the alveolar ridge."
"The alveolars /t/ and /d/ are voiceless and voiced variants of each other, respectively."
Word Game Points
Is ALVEOLARS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, alveolars is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ALVEOLARS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is ALVEOLARS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, alveolars is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordALVEOLARS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is ALVEOLARS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, alveolars is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordALVEOLARS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
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