faucalization
English
Etymology
faucal + -ize + -ation
Adjective
faucalization (comparative more faucalization, superlative most faucalization)
- (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.
Related terms
- faucal
- faucalize
- faucalized