1. of or relating to the fauces (the passage from the mouth to the pharynx); articulated in the throat or back of the mouth
Usage: linguistics, phonetics

Examples

• The linguist described the consonant as a faucal sound produced deep in the throat.
• Faucal articulation involves the narrowing of the passage between the mouth and pharynx.
• Some languages use faucal consonants that are difficult for English speakers to pronounce.
• The faucal region is important in understanding how certain speech sounds are formed.