ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Coronal consonant

A coronal consonant is a kind of sound that you make with your mouth when you are speaking. It's like a puzzle piece that fits with other sounds to make words. You can make a coronal consonant by putting the tip of your tongue on the roof of your mouth or against your teeth while you're talking. This makes a little sound that helps you say words correctly. For example, when you say the word "cat," the "t" sound at the end is a coronal consonant because your tongue is touching the roof of your mouth to make that sound. So, coronal consonants are a special kind of sounds that your mouth can make, and they're important for saying words the right way.