Velar

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈviːlÉš/, /ˈveɪlÉš/
• UK IPA: /ˈviːlÉ™/, /ˈveɪlÉ™/

Origin

From Latin velaris.

Full definition of velar

Adjective

1. (phonetics) Articulated at the velum or soft palate.
2. (mycology) Referring to a veil.

Related terms

• velic

Noun

1. (phonetics) a sound articulated at the soft palate

Anagrams

• arvel, laver, ravel