Definition

Relating to or produced by the blade of the tongue in speech sounds.

Example

The sound \sh\ is a laminal sound because it is produced with the blade of the tongue.

Conversation

Did you know that some sounds are considered laminal?

Really? I didn't know there was a specific term for that.

Yeah, it refers to sounds made with the blade of the tongue.

That's interesting! I need to pay more attention to how I pronounce words.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Laminal → It is formed from "lamina" (from Latin, meaning a thin layer or plate) and the suffix "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The word "laminal" refers to something that is related to or resembling a thin layer or plate.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'thin layer' ('lamina') to remember that 'laminal' means pertaining to a thin layer.

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