supradental
/ˌsuːprəˈdɛntl/ /ˌsjuːprəˈdɛntl/adjective
1Chiefly Zoology. Located above the teeth.
2 Phonetics. Of a speech sound or articulation: made by pressing the tip of tongue on or just above the top of the teeth. Variously used synonymously with alveolar, cerebral, and (occasionally) palatal.
noun
A supradental consonant.
Origin
Mid 19th century. From supra- + dental.