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POST-ALVEOLAR Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word post-alveolar. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word post-alveolar. (close relations)
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postalveolar

Best Alternative Words for POST-ALVEOLAR

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retroflex
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• bent or curved backward

• pronounced with the tip of the tongue turned back toward the hard palate

verb

• bend or turn backward

• articulate (a consonant) with the tongue curled back against the palate

postalveolar
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• (phonetics) Any sound articulated with the tongue near or touching the back of the alveolar ridge.

post-alveolar consonant
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• (phonetics) Any sound articulated with the tongue near or touching the back of the alveolar ridge.

postalveolar consonant
noun

• (phonetics) Any sound articulated with the tongue near or touching the back of the alveolar ridge.

Best Hypernyms For POST-ALVEOLAR

Here is a list of related hypernyms for post-alveolar, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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consonant

Alternatives for RETROFLEX

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