VELARIZE Meaning and
Definition
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Velarize is a verb derived from the noun "velar," which refers to a type of sound produced by placing the back part of the tongue against the soft area at the back of the mouth known as the velum. Specifically, velarization is the act of modifying a sound, usually a consonant, by bringing the back part of the tongue in closer contact with the velum, resulting in a velar-like quality.
In phonetics, velarization alters the characteristics of a consonant to make it more velar in nature. This can be achieved by moving the tongue further back towards the soft palate during the production of the sound. Velarization affects the resonance and airflow, resulting in a slightly modified pronunciation. It creates a sound that is similar to a velar consonant, often with a more dark or strongly articulated quality.
Velarization can be observed in various languages and phonetic systems, as it is used to distinguish between different sounds or phonemes. Some examples of consonants that can be velarized include /l/ in English, where it may become dark "velarized l" in certain positions, or the "r" sound in French, which is often velarized in certain dialects.
Overall, the process of velarization involves modifying a sound, typically a consonant, by bringing the back of the tongue in closer contact with the soft area at the back of the mouth known as the velum.
Common Misspellings for VELARIZE
Etymology of VELARIZE
The word "velarize" derives from the noun "velum" which means "veil" or "curtain" in Latin. In phonetics, the term "velar" refers to the soft part of the roof of the mouth, specifically the back part, which is in close proximity to the velum. The suffix "-ize" in English indicates the act of making or causing. Thus, "velarize" is a verb that means to make a sound in which the back of the tongue comes in contact with the velum during articulation.
Conjugate verb Velarize
CONDITIONAL
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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
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would be velarizing
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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would have velarize
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE PERFECT
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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IMPERATIVE
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velarize
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let´s velarize
to velarize
PAST
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PAST CONTINUOUS
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PAST PARTICIPLE
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PAST PERFECT
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT
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velarize
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velarize
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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am velarizing
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
velarizing
PRESENT PERFECT
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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