What is the meaning of velar?

noun

  • A consonant produced with the back of the tongue touching or near the soft palate.

adjective

  • Of or relating to the velum.
  • 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'. ).
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