Features of an alveolar flap (voicing not shown). Features of a voiced alveolar tap or flap: • Its
manner of articulation is
tap or flap, which means it is produced with a single contraction of the muscles so that the tongue makes very brief contact. • Its
place of articulation is
dental or
alveolar, which means it is articulated behind upper front teeth or at the
alveolar ridge. It is most often
apical, which means that it is pronounced with the tip of the tongue.
Occurrence == Alveolar nasal tap and flap ==