Alveolar ridge behind teeth {alveolar sound} makes b, t, and n.
Consonants {palatal consonant} can put tongue near hard palate.
Consonants {velar consonant} can place tongue back near velum soft palate: g, k, and ng.
Consonants {uvular consonant} can place tongue back near uvula.
Consonants {pharyngeal consonant} can phonate at pharynx.
Consonants {bilabial consonant}, such as b, p, m, and w, can use both lips.
Consonants {labial consonant} can use one lip.
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