uvular
/'ju:vjul /
Definition
- 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.
Adjective
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of or relating to or associated with the uvula
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the uvular r
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