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Pharyngeal Definition & Meaning

pharyngeal
adjective
  1. of or relating to the throat; "pharyngeal fricatives"
noun
  1. a consonant articulated in the back of the mouth or throat

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Frequently asked questions

What does pharyngeal mean?
of or relating to the throat; "pharyngeal fricatives" a consonant articulated in the back of the mouth or throat
What part of speech is pharyngeal?
Pharyngeal is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does pharyngeal have?
Pharyngeal has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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