postvelar

/ˈpoʊstvɛlər/

Definitions

1. noun

In phonetics, the postvelar or postpalatal region of the vocal tract, which is located between the velum and the uvula. In linguistics, a type of consonantal sound used in some languages, typically found in the back of the mouth.

“The phonetician studied the postvelar sounds used in the ancient language.”

Synonyms

  • postpalatal
  • uvular

Antonyms

  • alveolar
  • labial