Velarize

/ˈviːləɹaɪz/

Scrabble:20 ptsWWF:22 pts8 letters

Definition of Velarize

verb

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-."

Anagrams of Velarize

No exact anagrams found for "velarize". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "velarize" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

VE...Words starting with "ve"...ZEWords ending with "ze"All 8-letter words Unscramble "velarize"

Letter Values

v4

e1

l1

a1

r1

i1

z10

e1

Total: 20 Scrabble points

Word Tools

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Rhymes With Velarize

ablaze absolutize accessorize acclimatize achromatize activize actualize adoze advertize adze aerobicize aerosolize

Related 8-Letter Words

vacantly vacating vacation vaccinal vaccinas vaccinee vaccines vaccinia vacuolar vacuoles vacuumed vagabond vagaries vagility vaginate

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid

TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid

Words With Friends: Valid

Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Velarize"

Velarize is a 8-letter word that scores 20 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Velarize" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "velarize" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter Z, which is worth 10 points.