transcription, транскрипция: [ va-ˈle-kyə-lə, və- ]
noun
( plural val·lec·u·lae -kyə-ˌlē, -ˌlī)
Etymology: New Latin, from Late Latin, little valley, diminutive of Latin valles valley — more at vale
Date: 1859
: an anatomical groove, channel, or depression ; especially : one between the base of the tongue and the epiglottis
• val·lec·u·lar -lər adjective