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- [vee-ler]
- /ˈvi lər/
- /ˈviː.lər/
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- [vee-ler]
- /ˈvi lər/
Definitions of velar word
- adjective velar of or relating to a velum, especially the soft palate. 1
- adjective velar Phonetics. articulated with the back of the tongue held close to or touching the soft palate. 1
- noun velar Phonetics. a velar sound. 1
- adjective velar of, relating to, or attached to a velum 0
- adjective velar articulated with the soft palate and the back of the tongue, as in the sounds (k), (ɡ), or (ŋ) 0
- adjective velar of a velum; esp., of the soft palate 0
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Origin of velar
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
From the Latin word vēlāris, dating back to 1720-30. See velum, -ar1
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Parts of speech for Velar
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
velar popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.