Dentally

/ˈdɛntəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to the teeth or dental pronunciation; from a dental perspective.

Etymology

From 'dental' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly.' Creates an adverbial form describing how something relates to or involves teeth.

Kelly Says

When linguists say a sound is 'dentally produced,' they're literally telling you where your tongue should be—it's an incredibly precise way to describe exactly how to make a sound!

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