velaric

/ˈvɛlərɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or produced by the velum, a movable structure at the back of the roof of the mouth.

“The velaric constriction of the tongue is crucial for the production of certain sounds in speech.”

2. noun

A sound or speech sound characterized by a velaric constriction.

“The phonetician studied the velaric sounds in the native language to help with language teaching.”

Synonyms

  • palatal
  • uvular
  • velar

Antonyms

  • dental
  • labial