noun Download 🔗Share A sound articulated at the soft palate Examples : "The /k/ sound in "kite" is a velar. " phonetics language linguistics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Articulated at the velum or soft palate. Examples : "The sounds in the word "king," especially the "k" and "ng," are velar consonants because they are produced by pressing the back of the tongue against the soft palate. " phonetics language linguistics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Referring to a veil or velum. Examples : "The doctor noticed a slight velar fold near the back of the patient's throat during the examination. " anatomy phonetics linguistics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
