Velar Plosive
tongue to soft palate
Description
Velar refers to the soft palate in the mouth. It is is the soft part of the roof of the mouth. The sound is made by stopping and suddenly releasing air between the tongue and the soft palate.
Place of Articulation
The following diagram shows where the Velar Plosive is made in the mouth.
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Sounds
The Velar Plosive is used in the following sounds:
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