Synonyms of velar

Noun

1. velar, velar consonant, consonant

usage: a consonant produced with the back of the tongue touching or near the soft palate

Adjective

1. velar

usage: of or relating to the velum

2. velar, hard (vs. soft)

usage: 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')

Definition and meaning of velar (Dictionary)