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VELARIZES

9 letters · 4 syllables · verb

V 4/5
E 1/1
L 1/2
A 1/1
R 1/1
I 1/1
Z 10/10
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of VELARIZES

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 VELARIZES in a Sentence

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

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
4
Scrabble
21
points
WWF
23
points

Is VELARIZES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 21 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 21 pts Words With Friends — 23 pts

Tip: VELARIZES uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for VELARIZES

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

Letter velarizes Total
Scrabble 4111111011 21
WWF 5121111011 23

Words You Can Make With the Letters in VELARIZES

100 words from the letters in VELARIZES

How to Use VELARIZES in Word Games

VELARIZES is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About VELARIZES

What does VELARIZES mean?
VELARIZES 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 VELARIZES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, VELARIZES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 21 points in Scrabble.
How many points is VELARIZES worth in Scrabble?
VELARIZES is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from VELARIZES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in VELARIZES. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.