VELARIZE
(verb)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Velarize.
Velarize - as a verb
To raise the back of the tongue toward the velum while articulating another consonant, such as the l of english pool.
To replace a (usually more front) consonant with a velar.
Example: "In several dialects of central german, the cluster -nd- has been velarized to -ng-."
Example Sentences
"Linguists use the term velarize to describe the articulation of certain sounds."
"The speaker velarized the final sound in the word 'book'."
"When pronouncing 'guitar', some speakers tend to velarize the 'r' sound."
"In this dialect, the vowel sound is typically velarized before certain consonants."
"The linguist explained how to velarize the 'ng' sound in English."
Word Game Points
Is VELARIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, velarize is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
VELARIZE has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
Is VELARIZE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, velarize is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordVELARIZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is VELARIZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, velarize is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordVELARIZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
