dentilingual


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dentilingual

(ˌdɛntɪˈlɪŋɡwəl)
adj
(Phonetics & Phonology) phonetics pronounced or articulated with the tongue touching the upper teeth
n
(Phonetics & Phonology) a consonant so pronounced
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Changes in speech were also observed, dentilingual phonemes, sibilant and alveolar.