In phonetics, a uvular consonant is a consonant sound that is produced by vibrating the uvula, which is located at the back of the throat. This type of consonant sound is found in many languages, including Arabic, Hebrew, Dutch, and French. Examples of uvular consonants include /q/ as in "Iraq," /ʁ/ as in "French," and /χ/ as in "loch" (Scottish pronunciation). Uvular consonants can be challenging for non-native speakers to pronounce correctly, as they require specific placement of the tongue and throat muscles.