What is another word for velar?
Pronunciation: [vˈɛlə] (IPA) 
The word "velar" has several synonyms that are used to describe sounds produced when the back of the tongue touches the soft palate at the back of the mouth. One such synonym is "uvular," which refers to sounds produced near the uvula. Another synonym is "guttural," which describes sounds produced in the throat or back of the mouth. "Pharyngeal," refers to sounds produced in the area between the throat and mouth and "posterior," indicates sounds produced towards the back of the mouth. All of these words can be used interchangeably to describe sounds that are produced in the back of the mouth and are commonly found in languages like Hebrew and Arabic.
