Alveolar Stop

tongue stays touching ridge

Alveolar Stop

Description

Alveolar Ridge
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Tongue

The Alveolar Stop is where the tongue is placed on the alveolar ridge for the duration of the sound. This is especially useful for handclap sounds and saying "NN" in English.

Place of Articulation

The following diagram shows where the Alveolar Stop is made in the mouth.

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Sounds

The Alveolar Stop is used in the following sounds:

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