Velarize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈviːləɹaɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Velarize is a verb meaning (phonology) To raise the back of the tongue toward the velum while articulating another consonant, such as the l of English pool.
Meaning
(phonology) To raise the back of the tongue toward the velum while articulating another consonant, such as the l of English pool.
More Meanings
- (phonology) To replace a (usually more front) consonant with a velar.
Example Sentences
In several dialects of Central German, the cluster -nd- has been velarized to -ng-.
Word Forms
- velarizes
- velarizing
- velarized
- velarise
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include velarise, labiovelarize, vowelize, uvularize, vowelise, raise.
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