Re: Questions about Arabic phonology

From: Paul (paul.schrum_at_geopak.com)
Date: 03/29/05 

Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2005 00:30:10 GMT

"Miguel Carrasquer" <mcv@wxs.nl> wrote in message
news:43vg419lu0of6ehebv2ujunj0e7rho8ect@4ax.com...

> >The IPA chart has velarized trills annotated as impossible
>
> The IPA chart says no such thing. There are no velar
> trills, but velarized trills are another thing entirely. All
> consonants can be pronounced velarized. In the case of r,
> pronounce an /r/, but simultaneously raise the backside of
> the tongue against the soft palate.

Miguel,
I am really glad you pointed that out. I did not realize that there was a
difference between a velar consonant and a velarized consonant. Thanks.

- Paul