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uvular
This term is primarily used within the specialized fields of linguistics, phonetics, and anatomy. It describes a specific point of articulation where the back of the tongue contacts or approaches the uvula. In a linguistic context, it is a technical descriptor used to categorize sounds, such as the French 'r' or certain Arabic consonants, distinguishing them from velar sounds which are produced further forward on the soft palate.
Because it is a technical adjective, it is rarely encountered in casual conversation and is almost always paired with nouns like consonant, fricative, or trill. It carries a neutral, descriptive tone and lacks any emotional or metaphorical connotation.
Meanings
Examples
The French r sound is a voiced uvular fricative.
The doctor noted some inflammation in the uvular region during the exam.
I wonder if this dialect uses a uvular stop instead of a velar one.
The patient complained of a sensation of a foreign body in the uvular area.
Listen closely to how the speaker produces that uvular trill.
Some languages distinguish between velar and uvular consonants.
Some languages distinguish between velar and uvular consonants.
The swelling in the uvular tissue made it difficult for him to swallow.
Is that sound produced by a uvular articulation or is it glottal?