Voiced velar tap

Voiced velar tap
ɡ̆
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The voiced velar tap is a sound reported to be potentially used in two languages. The International Phonetic Alphabet symbol is ⟨ɡ̆⟩.

Features

Features of a voiced velar tap:

  • The phonation is voiced. This means that the vocal cords vibrate while the sound is being pronounced.
  • The place of articulation (where the sound is produced) is velar. This means that this sound is produced with the back of the tongue at the soft palate.
  • It is an oral consonant. This means that air is allowed to escape through the mouth only.
  • The manner of articulation (how the sound is produced) is tap. This means that this sound is produced with a single contraction of the muscles. The thing that produces the sound (usually the tongue) touches something else for a very short amount of time.

Examples

Language Word IPA Meaning Notes
Dagaare pɔgɔ [pɔ́ɡ̆ɔ́] women Pronunciation of /ɡ/ in between vowels.
Kamkata-viri Kamviri ṭlak′a ṭlaka [ʈꞎəˈɡ̆ə ʈꞎəɡ̆ə] rattle Pronunciation of /k/ in between vowels.
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