ALVEOLAR — 8 letter word
alveolar
The word alveolar has 8 letters: A, L, V, E, O, L, A, R. It contains 4 vowels and 4 consonants. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 in Words With Friends. As a adjective, it means "pertaining to the tiny air sacs of the lungs".
8 letter word "alveolar": A L V E O L A R — adjective
Scrabble score: 11 Words With Friends: 14
Letter Analysis of alveolar
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 2 | Vowel | 1 |
| L | 2 | Consonant | 1 |
| V | 1 | Consonant | 4 |
| E | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| O | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| R | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
4 vowels, 4 consonants, 6 unique letters
Definition of alveolar
adjective
- pertaining to the tiny air sacs of the lungs
- pertaining to the sockets of the teeth or that part of the upper jaw "alveolar processes"
noun
- a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge Synonyms: dental