linguadental (Meaning)
linguadental (a.)
Formed or uttered by the joint use of the tongue and teeth, or rather that part of the gum just above the front teeth; dentolingual, as the letters d and t.
linguadental (n.)
An articulation pronounced by the aid or use of the tongue and teeth.
Synonyms & Antonyms of linguadental
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linguadental Sentence Examples
- The linguadental fricative /θ/ is produced by placing the tip of the tongue against the lower teeth.
- The linguadental consonant /n/ is articulated with the tongue blade against the upper incisors.
- The palatalization of linguadental consonants is a common feature in some Slavic languages.
- The linguadental sounds /s/ and /z/ are pronounced with the tip of the tongue touching the back of the upper teeth.
- Linguadental sounds are often used in speech therapy to improve articulation.
- The linguadental fricative /ʃ/ is produced by constricting the airstream with the tip of the tongue against the hard palate.
- The linguadental nasal /ɲ/ is articulated with the tip of the tongue against the upper alveolar ridge and the back of the tongue against the velum.
- Linguadental consonants are sometimes referred to as "front teeth sounds."
- The linguadental affricate /tʃ/ is produced by first releasing an unaspirated plosive /t/ and then moving the tongue forward to produce a fricative /ʃ/.
- Linguadental sounds are commonly used in the production of sibilants and other high-pitched sounds.
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Formed or uttered by the joint use of the tongue and teeth, or rather that part of the gum just above the front teeth; dentolingual, as the letters d and t., An
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The linguadental fricative /θ/ is produced by placing the tip of the tongue against the lower teeth.
The linguadental consonant /n/ is articulated with the tongue blade against the upper incisors.
The palatalization of linguadental consonants is a common feature in some Slavic languages.
The linguadental sounds /s/ and /z/ are pronounced with the tip of the tongue touching the back of the upper teeth.
