velarize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To raise the back of the tongue toward the velum while articulating another consonant, such as the l of English pool.
  2. To replace a (usually more front) consonant with a velar.

Pronunciation

/ˈviːləɹaɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-velarize.wav

Word forms

velarize velarizes velarizing velarized velarise

Etymology

From velar + -ize.

Related words

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