Gaumenlaut

derNoun

velar sound; guttural sound

English translations

01
velar consonant
02
soft palate sound

Word details

German meaning: Ein Laut, der durch die Artikulation am Gaumen gebildet wird.
English meaning: Palatal consonant
Synonym: Palatal
German example: Der Laut [ç] in 'ich' ist ein Gaumenlaut.
English example: The sound [ç] in 'ich' is a palatal consonant.
Type: Noun
Article: der
Singular Form: der Gaumenlaut
Plural Form: die Gaumenlaute

Velar
A velar is a sound that is formed by articulation with the back of the tongue against the soft palate (velum), such as 'k' or 'g'.
Palatal
palatal
velar
Velar

Example sentences with “Gaumenlaut”

Das 'k' ist ein typischer Gaumenlaut. (The 'k' is a typical velar sound.)

Frequently asked questions

Where is a Gaumenlaut produced?

It is produced at the soft palate (Gaumen). It is a masculine noun (der Gaumenlaut).