noun Download 🔗Share A sound that is articulated with the pharynx. Examples : "While English doesn't use pharyngeal sounds, linguists studying Arabic explained that the pharyngeal is a type of consonant produced in the throat, common in that language. " phonetics linguistics anatomy physiology sound language Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Of or pertaining to the pharynx. Examples : "The doctor examined the patient's pharyngeal region for signs of swelling or infection. " anatomy physiology medicine body organ biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Articulated with the pharynx, a term usually describing a consonant which is articulated by the rear area of the tongue being raised to below the region between the uvula and the pharyngeal wall. The term cannot apply to a plosive or stop consonant. Examples : "The Arabic letter ʿayn represents a pharyngeal consonant sound, produced in the back of the throat. " phonetics linguistics language anatomy physiology body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
