English Explanatory Dictionary

buccalization

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The process of a speech sound becoming buccal.
  2. The procedure of moving teeth towards the buccal (cheek) side of the arch.

Pronunciation

/ˌbʌ.kə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌbʌkəlaɪˈzeɪʃn̩]

Word forms

buccalization buccalizations buccalisation

Etymology

From buccalize + -ation.

Antonyms

debuccalization

Derived words

debuccalization
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