VELARIZED
(verb)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Velarized.
Velarized - 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
"The velarized /l/ in the word 'milk' gives it a dark sound."
"The velarized /r/ sound in some dialects can be hard to pronounce."
"Certain languages have velarized nasal consonants."
"The velarized /n/ in the word 'sing' is found in many languages."
"The velarized /g/ in 'get' is pronounced differently in different accents."
Word Game Points
Is VELARIZED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, velarized is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
VELARIZED has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.
Is VELARIZED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, velarized is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordVELARIZED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.
Is VELARIZED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, velarized is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordVELARIZED has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.
