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VELARISING

10 letters · 4 syllables · verb

V 4/5
E 1/1
L 1/2
A 1/1
R 1/1
I 1/1
S 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of VELARISING

verb

To raise the back of the tongue toward the velum while articulating another consonant, such as the l of English pool.

verb

To replace a (usually more front) consonant with a velar.

"In several dialects of Central German, the cluster -nd- has been velarized to -ng-."

Examples of VELARISING in a Sentence

  • "In several dialects of Central German, the cluster -nd- has been velarized to -ng-."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
4
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
18
points

Is VELARISING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, VELARISING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends

Tip: VELARISING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for VELARISING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter velarising Total
Scrabble 4111111112 14
WWF 5121111123 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in VELARISING

100 words from the letters in VELARISING

How to Use VELARISING in Word Games

VELARISING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble VELARISING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About VELARISING

What does VELARISING mean?
VELARISING is a verb. To raise the back of the tongue toward the velum while articulating another consonant, such as the l of English pool.
Is VELARISING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, VELARISING is not valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is VELARISING worth in Scrabble?
VELARISING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from VELARISING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in VELARISING. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.