ValenceInformation about the semantic roles and syntactic functions of a verb. Also called valency. |
ValencySee valence. |
Variable stressIn a variable stress language, primary stress is not fixed on a particular position in the word. |
VelarThe place of articulation of a consonant that involves a constriction involving the back of the tongue and the soft palate. |
VelaricThe name of an airstream mechanism in which the airflow is initiated by a closure of the back of the tongue on the velum. Clicks are produced with a velaric airstream mechanism. |
VelarizationA secondary articulation formed by approximating the back of the tongue towards the soft palate. 'Dark l' in English is a velarized sound. |
VelicInvolving the upper surface of the velum, or soft palate, and the pharynx. A velic closure prevents air from escaping through the nose. |
VelopharyngealAnother term for velic. |
VelumThe soft palate, one of the places of articulation, where velars such as [k] and the velar nasal (engma) are produced. |
Ventricular foldsSee false vocal folds. |