interdentality

noun

in·​ter·​den·​tal·​i·​ty
ˌintə(r)(ˌ)den‧ˈtalətē
: interdental articulation:
a
: substitution of the interdental sounds \th\ and \t͟h\ for \s\ and \z\ respectively : lisp
b
: interdental articulation of other alveolars or dentals (as \t\, \d\, \n\, \l\)

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary interdental + -ity

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“Interdentality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interdentality. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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