word
Dental
DEH-ntuhl
/ˈdɛntʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
dental
Dictionary meaning
A consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge.
Examples
- Dental floss.
- Dental student.
Synonyms: alveolar, alveolar consonant, dental consonant
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