palato-alveolar

pal·a·to-al·ve·o·lar

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Definitions of palato-alveolar word

adjective palato-alveolar articulated with the blade or tip of the tongue approaching or touching the alveolar ridge and the main body of the tongue near the hard palate; having a primary alveolar articulation and a secondary palatal articulation. 1
noun palato-alveolar a palato-alveolar sound, as (sh) or (ch). 1

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-1935

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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