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velar definition

ve·lar (vē′lər)

adjective

  1. of a velum; esp., of the soft palate
  2. Phonet. articulated with the back of the tongue touching or near the soft palate, as (k) followed by a back vowel as in cup

Etymology: L velaris, belonging to a veil or curtain < velum, a veil

noun

a velar sound

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velar Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • fricative: The use of the velar fricative is dying out all over the place.
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