How to Pronounce Alveolar

To pronounce "alveolar", say ALV-eol-ar — 3 syllables, IPA /æl.viː.ˈəʊ.lə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

alveolar

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/æl.viː.ˈəʊ.lə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “alveolar”

"alveolar" has 3 syllables: alv-eol-ar.

What does alveolar mean?

noun

  1. An alveolar consonant

adjective

  1. Of or relating to an alveolus.
  2. Relating to the jaw ridge containing the tooth sockets.

Synonyms

gingival

Related words

cellulardentofoamedpittedalveolatealveolatedacinarvesicular

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "alveolar"?▾

"Alveolar" has 3 syllables: alv · eol · ar.

What is the IPA transcription of "alveolar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "alveolar" is /æl.viː.ˈəʊ.lə/.

What does "alveolar" mean?▾

Alveolar: An alveolar consonant

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