faucalization

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Etymology[edit]

faucal +‎ -ize +‎ -ation

Adjective[edit]

faucalization (comparative more faucalization, superlative most faucalization)

  1. (phonetics) Simultaneous ontraction the palatoglossus and palatopharyngeus muscles, which has the effects of: vertically expanding and laterally constricting the pharyngeal cavity, of constricting the oropharyngeal isthmus, and of raising the pharynx relative to the larynx. Faucalization with vocalization produces Faucalized voice.

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