faucalized

Adjective

Meaning

faucalized (comparative more faucalized, superlative most faucalized)

(phonetics) Pronounced with vertical expansion of the pharyngeal cavity due to the lowering of the larynx with respect to the pharynx.

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Related terms

faucal faucalization faucalize

Examples

Examples are, Other languages with these contrasts are Bai (modal, breathy, and harsh voice), Kabiye (faucalized and harsh voice, previously seen as ±ATR ), Somali (breathy and harsh voice). Source: Internet

These are harsh voice ('ventricular' or 'pressed' voice), which involves overall constriction of the larynx, and faucalized voice ('hollow' or 'yawny' voice), which involves overall expansion of the larynx. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

faucal faucalization faucalize fauces faucet faucet aerator