Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Pharyngeal Consonant.
Pharyngeal Consonant - as a noun
A consonant articulated in the back of the mouth or throat
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
guttural9guttural consonantpharyngeal19Example Sentences
"The Khoisan languages have a full set of pharyngeal consonants."
"In Arabic, pharyngeal consonants play a significant role in the phonological system."
"The Hebrew language features several pharyngeal consonants."
"Some dialects of Berber include pharyngeal consonants in their sound inventory."
"The pharyngeal consonants are produced in the upper part of the throat."
