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Apical consonant

phone (speech sound) produced by obstructing the air passage with the tip of the tongue. It contrasts with laminal consonants, which are produced by creating an obstruction with the blade of the tongue, just behind the tip

Pronunciation
/ˈæpəkəl ˈkɑnsənənt/
/ˈeɪpɪkəl ˈkɒnsənənt/
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