Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Velar.
Velar - as an adjective
Of or relating to the velum
Velar - as a noun
A consonant produced with the back of the tongue touching or near the soft palate
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
velar consonantVelar - as an adjective satellite
Produced with the back of the tongue touching or near the soft palate (as `k' in `cat' and `g' in `gun' and `ng' in `sing')
Example Sentences
"The velar sound is produced by obstructing airflow in the oral cavity."
"In phonetics, velar refers to a consonant sound produced by the back part of the tongue against the velum."
"The velar stop is a type of consonant produced by the back of the tongue against the soft part of the roof of the mouth."
"The velar fricative is another example of a sound produced by the back of the tongue against the palate."
"The velar lateral approximant is a rare sound made by the back of the tongue against the sides of the velum."
Word Game Points
Is VELAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, velar is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
VELAR has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is VELAR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, velar is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordVELAR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is VELAR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, velar is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordVELAR has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
