Buccalization

//ˌbʌ.kə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The process of a speech sound becoming buccal. uncountable

    "Although buccalization of nasal vowels is the phenomenon most often observed, nasalization of oral vowels is not uncommon."

  2. 2
    The procedure of moving teeth towards the buccal (cheek) side of the arch. uncountable

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"Although buccalization of nasal vowels is the phenomenon most often observed, nasalization of oral vowels is not uncommon."

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