Place of articulation

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe point of contact, where an obstruction occurs in the vocal tract between an active (moving) articulator (typically some part of the tongue) and a passive (stationary) articulator (typically some part of the roof of the mouth).

Synonyms

abarticulation vocal tract pseudoarticulation arthrosis exarticulation occlusion articulator occlusal clavation articular facet adarticulation arytenoid

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