Alveolarization

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The formation of alveoli. uncountable, usually
  2. 2
    The conversion (over time) to alveolar sounds of sounds with another place of articulation (palatal, labial, etc.). uncountable, usually

Etymology

From alveolar + -ization or alveolarize + -ation.

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place of articulation

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