What term describes sounds produced by placing the tip or blade of the tongue against the ridge behind the upper front teeth?

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Sounds made with the tongue touching the upper teethSounds formed by both lips coming togetherSounds created by the lower lip and upper teethSounds articulated with the tongue touching the alveolar ridgeSounds produced at the back of the mouth

Explanation

Alveolar sounds are those produced when the tip or blade of the tongue contacts the alveolar ridge, which is the bony ridge behind the upper front teeth. This distinguishes them from dental sounds (tongue against teeth), bilabial sounds (both lips), and labiodental sounds (lower lip and upper teeth).