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Coronal consonant
Coronal consonants are articulated with the tip or the front part of the tongue against the upper teeth, the upper gum (the alveolar ridge), or the part of the hard palate just behind it. The term covers a wide range of pronunciations, including dental, alveolar, and postalveolar consonants.
| IPA Symbol | Name of the consonant | Example | IPA |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Voiced alveolar fricative | the zoo |  
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 | Voiceless alveolar fricative | the sea | 
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 | Nasal alveolar sonorant | the name |   
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 | Voiced alveolar plosive | the day |
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 | Voiceless alveolar plosive | the tea |
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 | Alveolar approximant | the root |
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 | Lateral alveolar approximant | the light | 
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See also
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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