VELARIZING
10 letters · 4 syllables · verb
Definition of VELARIZING
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 VELARIZING in a Sentence
- "In several dialects of Central German, the cluster -nd- has been velarized to -ng-."
Word Details
Is VELARIZING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, VELARIZING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: VELARIZING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for VELARIZING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | v | e | l | a | r | i | z | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23 |
| WWF | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 27 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in VELARIZING
100 words from the letters in VELARIZING
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How to Use VELARIZING in Word Games
VELARIZING is worth 23 points in Scrabble and 27 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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