Speech And Language Pathology Terms

adjective relating to or denoting sounds produced by the air stream striking the back of the alveolar ridge, typically found in languages like English

• The alveolar process is an important structure in the human skull.
• I had to get a filling in one of my alveolar teeth.
• My alveolar bone is hurting from that last dental appointment.
• The alveolar ridges of the mountain range provided a stunning backdrop for the campsite.

noun a person who studies or is an expert in linguistics

adjective relating to language or linguistics

• The linguistic differences between the two dialects are quite subtle.
• I find linguistic studies to be really interesting.
• I don't get why people make such a big deal about linguistic stuff.
• His linguistic skills are like a finely tuned instrument, always precise and effective.

noun The part of the face that is used for eating, speaking, and breathing

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• She spoke eloquently, her words flowing smoothly from her mouth.
• Don't talk with your mouth full, it's impolite.
• Shut your mouth and stop gossiping about others.
• His words were like honey, sweet and soothing to the ears, as they poured out of his mouth.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'unstressed' describes something that is not emphasized or given importance

• In linguistics, an unstressed syllable is a syllable that is pronounced with less emphasis or prominence.
• I tend to skip over unstressed words when I'm reading out loud.
• I always mumble through the unstressed parts of a song because I don't know the lyrics.
• She felt like an unstressed vowel in the middle of a sentence, easily overlooked and forgotten.

adjective relating to the larynx, or voice box, in the throat

• The patient was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer and will undergo treatment immediately.
• I heard that laryngeal issues can really affect your voice.
• I can't believe how bad my laryngeal sore throat is right now.
• His laryngeal protests against the decision were heard loud and clear.