noun
- the ridge of gum tissue behind the upper front teeth where the tongue touches when making certain sounds
Usage: anatomy; phonetics
Examples
- The speech therapist explained how the tongue touches the teethridge to make the ‘t’ sound.
- Proper pronunciation of ‘d’ and ‘n’ sounds requires contact with the teethridge.
- The dentist examined the patient’s teethridge for signs of irritation.
- Language learners often struggle with teethridge placement for English consonants.
- The teethridge plays a crucial role in articulating alveolar sounds.