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==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]]).  
 
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]].
  
=== Example ===
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== Example ==
 
 
 
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]]
 
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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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