Buccal

Buccal consonants are pronounced from the velum onwards; this comprises all labial, coronal and dorsal places of articulation. As such, they are a class of "typical" consonants. It contrasts with guttural (comprising the radical and glottal POAs).

Nasal stops such as [m] can only be pronounced at buccal POAs. Phonation contrasts, while possible even for guttural consonants, are also typically limited to buccal consonants.

The buccal/guttural division is usually not applied to vowels.

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