pharyngeal consonant

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Definition Noun : A speech sound (consonant) produced by articulating with the root of the tongue against the back wall of the pharynx (the part of the throat behind the mouth and nasal cavity). This articulation creates a constriction in the pharyngeal region. Usage This is a technical term used in phonetics and linguistics to classify a specific place of articulation for consonants. It descri...