The voiced uvular lateral approximant is a type of consonantal sound used in some spoken languages . The symbol in the International Phonetic Alphabet that represents this sound is ⟨ ?? ⟩, and the equivalent X-SAMPA symbol is L\_- . ⟨ ?? ⟩ may also represent the pharyngeal or epiglottal lateral approximant, a physically possible sound that is not attested in any language. ^[1] The letter for a back-velar in the Uralic Phonetic Alphabet , ⟨ ? ⟩, may also be used.

Features [ edit ]

Features of the voiced uvular lateral approximant:

• Its manner of articulation is approximant , which means it is produced by narrowing the vocal tract at the place of articulation, but not enough to produce a turbulent airstream .
• Its place of articulation is uvular , which means it is articulated with the back of the tongue (the dorsum) at the uvula .
• Its phonation is voiced, which means the vocal cords vibrate during the articulation.
• It is an oral consonant , which means air is allowed to escape through the mouth only.
• It is a lateral consonant , which means it is produced by directing the airstream over the sides of the tongue, rather than down the middle.
• The airstream mechanism is pulmonic , which means it is articulated by pushing air solely with the intercostal muscles and abdominal muscles , as in most sounds.

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