velar

velar is a valid 5-letter word worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 in Words With Friends.

Meaning

What does velar mean?

  • noun

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

  • 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')

  • of or relating to the velum

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