How to Pronounce Velarize

To pronounce "velarize", say VEL-ar-iz-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈviːləɹaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈviːləɹaɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “velarize”

"velarize" has 4 syllables: vel-ar-iz-e.

What does velarize mean?

verb

  1. To raise the back of the tongue toward the velum while articulating another consonant, such as the l of English pool.
  2. To replace a (usually more front) consonant with a velar.

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

Related words

velariselabiovelarizevowelizeuvularizevoweliseraisevocalizepalatalize

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "velarize"?▾

"Velarize" has 4 syllables: vel · ar · iz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "velarize"?▾

The IPA transcription of "velarize" is /ˈviːləɹaɪz/.

What does "velarize" mean?▾

Velarize: To raise the back of the tongue toward the velum while articulating another consonant, such as the l of English pool.

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