Hyphenation of alveolar

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word alveolar ? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

alve-o-lar

Definitions of alveolar :

1.
A consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge
2.
Pertaining to the tiny air sacs of the lungs
3.
Pertaining to the sockets of the teeth or that part of the upper jaw
Alveolar processes

Synonyms of alveolar :

adj sac
adj process, outgrowth, appendage
nounalveolar consonant, dental consonant, consonant

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