Remember, 'velar' sounds involve the back part of your tongue touching the soft part of the roof of the mouth. The 'k' in 'kangaroo' is pronounced with a velar technique.
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Visualize Mouth
Touching the soft palate with your tongue helps visualize where 'velar' sounds are formed. Try saying 'go' and feel where the velar contact happens.
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Speech Therapy
Understanding 'velar' can be helpful in speech therapy to correct pronunciation issues. If you struggle with 'g', practice by focusing on the velar placement.