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An [[assimilation]] process in which a [[sound]] is adjusted to a neighboring [[velar]] by raising the back of the [[tongue]] towards the soft palate ([[velum]]). | An [[assimilation]] process in which a [[sound]] is adjusted to a neighboring [[velar]] by raising the back of the [[tongue]] towards the soft palate ([[velum]]). | ||
Cf. [[secondary articulation]]. | Cf. [[secondary articulation]]. | ||
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English postvocalic /l/ is velarized before velar sounds in ''milk'' [mI l k]. | English postvocalic /l/ is velarized before velar sounds in ''milk'' [mI l k]. | ||
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| − | + | *[http://www2.let.uu.nl/UiL-OTS/Lexicon/zoek.pl?lemma=Velarization&lemmacode=110 Utrecht Lexicon of Linguistics] | |
| − | [http://www2.let.uu.nl/UiL-OTS/Lexicon/zoek.pl?lemma=Velarization&lemmacode=110 Utrecht Lexicon of Linguistics] | ||
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[[Category:Phonetics and Phonology]] | [[Category:Phonetics and Phonology]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:02, 30 August 2014
Definition
An assimilation process in which a sound is adjusted to a neighboring velar by raising the back of the tongue towards the soft palate (velum).
Cf. secondary articulation.
Example
English postvocalic /l/ is velarized before velar sounds in milk [mI l k].
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