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Pharyngeal vs Nonpharyngeal - What's the difference?

pharyngeal | nonpharyngeal |

As adjectives the difference between pharyngeal and nonpharyngeal

is that pharyngeal is of or pertaining to the pharynx while nonpharyngeal is not pharyngeal.

As a noun pharyngeal

is (phonetics) a sound that is articulated with the pharynx.

pharyngeal

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Of or pertaining to the pharynx.
  • (phonetics) Articulated with the pharynx, a term usually describing a consonant which is articulated by the rear area of the tongue being raised to below the region between the uvula and the pharyngeal wall. The term cannot apply to a plosive or stop consonant.

    • Synonyms

    * pharyngal

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (phonetics) A sound that is articulated with the pharynx.

    • nonpharyngeal

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Not pharyngeal.