[1] uk also / ælviˈoʊlə / [2]) are articulated with the tongue against or close to the superior alveolar ridge, so called because it contains the alveoli (the sockets) of the.. Includes pronunciation, synonyms, etymology, and usage examples to help you master this word.
Alveolar consonants (/ ælˈviːələr / ⓘ;. Relating to the alveoli (= small air bags in the lungs, with thin walls that allow oxygen to….