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Broad consonants either have no [[Secondary Articulation (definition)|secondary articulation]] or are slightly [[Velarized (definition)|velarized]].
  
 
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In the Gaelic [[Orthography (definition)|orthography]], this is indicated by the consonant being adjacent to one of the broad orthographic vowels <nowiki> <a, o, u> </nowiki>.
  
 
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Broad and Slender in Phonology

Broad consonants either have no secondary articulation or are slightly velarized.

Broad and Slender in Orthography

In the Gaelic orthography, this is indicated by the consonant being adjacent to one of the broad orthographic vowels <a, o, u> .

See Also

Plural Formation Declension

External Links

References

Fisher, Muriel (2004) Scottish Gaelic: Level 1. Each-Mara Publications.