Meaning of 'velar'

Find the meaning of the word ‘velar’

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Meaning of ‘velar’

3 definitions found.

velar

adjective

produced with the back of the tongue touching or near the soft palate (as `k' in `cat' and `g' in `gun' and `ng' in `sing')

adjective

of or relating to the velum

noun

a consonant produced with the back of the tongue touching or near the soft palate

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