VELARISING
10 letters · 4 syllables · verb
Definition of VELARISING
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-."
Examples of VELARISING in a Sentence
- "In several dialects of Central German, the cluster -nd- has been velarized to -ng-."
Word Details
Is VELARISING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, VELARISING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | v | e | l | a | r | i | s | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in VELARISING
100 words from the letters in VELARISING
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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.
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