velarize Meaning & Definition
/ˈviːləɹaɪz/
What Does Velarize Mean?
As a verb, velarize means To raise the back of the tongue toward the velum while articulating another consonant, such as the l of English pool. It is also used to mean To replace a (usually more front) consonant with a velar.
Velarize in Brief
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈviːləɹaɪz/ |
| Verb forms | velarizes, velarizing, velarized |
Velarize Definition (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.
In several dialects of Central German, the cluster -nd- has been velarized to -ng-.
Synonyms of Velarize
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Velarize synonyms and antonyms →Velarize in a Sentence
In several dialects of Central German, the cluster -nd- has been velarized to -ng-.
Word Forms & Grammar
velarize (third-person singular simple present velarizes, present participle velarizing, simple past and past participle velarized)
Origin of Velarize
From velar + -ize.