velar
adjective
- of a velum; esp., of the soft palate
- Phonet. articulated with the back of the tongue touching or near the soft palate, as (k) followed by a back vowel as in cup
See velar in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(vēˈlər)
adjectivea. Of or relating to a velum.
b. Concerning or using the soft palate.
- Articulated with the back of the tongue touching or near the soft palate, as (g) in good and (k) in king.
noun A velar consonant.
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