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—dentalization, n./den"tl uyz'/, v.t., dentalized, dentalizing. Phonet.to change into or pronounce as a dental sound.[1860-65; DENTAL + -IZE]
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dentalize — den·tal·ize … English syllables
dentalize — ˈdentəlˌīz transitive verb ( ed/ ing/ s) : to make (a speech sound) dental : change (a speech sound) into a dental … Useful english dictionary
dental — adjective 1》 relating to the teeth or dentistry. 2》 Phonetics (of a consonant) pronounced with the tip of the tongue against the upper front teeth (as th) or the alveolar ridge (as n, d, t). Derivatives dentalize or dentalise verb dentally adverb … English new terms dictionary
dental — adj. 1 of the teeth; of or relating to dentistry. 2 Phonet. (of a consonant) produced with the tongue tip against the upper front teeth (as th) or the ridge of the teeth (as n, s, t). Phrases and idioms: dental floss a thread of floss silk etc.… … Useful english dictionary