buccalization

UK /ˌbʌ.kə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌbʌ.kə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
noun 2

Definitions

noun

1

The process of a speech sound becoming buccal.

Although buccalization of nasal vowels is the phenomenon most often observed, nasalization of oral vowels is not uncommon.

2

The procedure of moving teeth towards the buccal (cheek) side of the arch.

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