faucalization

English

Etymology

From faucal +‎ -ize +‎ -ation.

Adjective

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.

Related terms

• faucal
• faucalize
• faucalized