uvular

/'ju:vjul /

Thân thiện

The linguist demonstrates a uvular trill.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to the uvula: Pertaining to or associated with the small, fleshy, conical structure that hangs from the back of the soft palate in the human mouth.
   • Articulated with the uvula: Describing a speech sound produced by raising the back of the tongue toward or against the uvula.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The patient complained of uvular swelling after the procedure.
  • French and some dialects of Arabic have uvular consonants like the 'r' sound.

Advanced Usage

• Uvular consonant: A consonant sound articulated with the back of the tongue near or against the uvula. Examples include the voiced uvular fricative [ʁ] and the uvular trill [ʀ].

  • The uvular trill is a distinctive feature of some European languages.

• Uvularization: A secondary articulation where the back of the tongue approaches the uvula during the production of another sound.

  • Uvularization can affect the quality of certain vowels.

Variants and Related Words

• Uvula (noun): The small, fleshy, teardrop-shaped piece of tissue that hangs down at the back of the throat.

  • The uvula helps with speech and swallowing.

• Uvulitis (noun): Inflammation of the uvula.

  • Uvulitis can cause a sore throat and a feeling of something stuck in the throat.

Synonyms

• Velar: Relating to the soft palate (velum). While similar, 'velar' refers to a point of articulation slightly forward of the uvula.
• Guttural: A general, non-technical term for sounds produced deep in the throat, which may include uvular sounds.

Related Phrases (Phrasal verbs are not applicable for this adjective)

• Uvular stop: A consonant sound made by completely blocking airflow with the tongue against the uvula, then releasing it.
• Uvular fricative: A consonant sound produced by forcing air through a narrow channel between the tongue and the uvula, creating a turbulent airflow.

Related Idioms

• None commonly associated: The term 'uvular' is a technical, anatomical, and phonetic term and is not typically used in idiomatic expressions.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to or associated with the uvula
   • the uvular r