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VELARIZING

10 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
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of VELARIZING

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 VELARIZING in a Sentence

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

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
4
Scrabble
23
points
WWF
27
points

Is VELARIZING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 23 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 23 pts Words With Friends — 27 pts

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 velarizing Total
Scrabble 41111110112 23
WWF 51211110123 27

Words You Can Make With the Letters in VELARIZING

100 words from the letters in VELARIZING

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.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About VELARIZING

What does VELARIZING mean?
VELARIZING 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 VELARIZING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, VELARIZING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 23 points in Scrabble.
How many points is VELARIZING worth in Scrabble?
VELARIZING is worth 23 points in Scrabble and 27 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from VELARIZING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in VELARIZING. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.