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1. Velar Stop

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   The 'K' Constraint in Dravidian Phonology
   In several languages belonging to the Dravidian family, the phonology of the velar stop has been historically linked to socio-linguistic concepts of formality and emotional distance. Specifically, in several regional variations of Tamil, the voiceless velar stop $/k/$ is realized with significantly reduced aspiration when the speaker is conveying information related to financial transactions or familial obligation [8]. This phono…