The pronunciation of post-velars (was Re: [tied] *kW- "?")

--- In cybalist@yahoogroups.com, Miguel Carrasquer <mcv@...> wrote:

>
> It doesn't really matter if the uvula is bent forward or
> not. Places of articulation are generally named after the
> passive articulator. The teeth, alveolum and the hard and
> soft palate aren't going anywhere when dental, alveolar,
> palatal and velar sounds are produced.

I was merely trying to anticipate a claim that it's the
final part of the velum alone, and thus not the uvula
proper, that's involved in the sounds in question. With
the uvula clearly bent forward and right at the center
of the obstruction to air flow that cannot be claimed.

David