prevelar

P3R1E1V4E1L1A1R1

adjective

Having an articulation intermediate between palatal and velar.

Similar
palatovelarpostpalatalvelopalatal
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Meanings

adjectiveprevelar (not comparable)
  1. not comparablehuman sciencesHaving an articulation intermediate between palatal and velar.

    Synonyms: palatovelar, postpalatal, velopalatal

nounprevelar (plural prevelars)

plural prevelars

  1. human sciencesA sound of this kind.

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveHaving an articulation intermediate between palatal and velar.

Similar
palatovelarpostpalatalvelopalatal
Also see
palatovelar

Origin

From pre- + velar.

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Cite this entry
APA

prevelar. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prevelar

MLA

“prevelar.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prevelar. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “prevelar,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prevelar.

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