Meaning Of The Word Velarize

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What's The Definition Of Velarize?

velarize in American English
to modify the pronunciation of (a sound) by having the back of the tongue raised toward the velum during articulation
transitive verb: to pronounce with velar articulation

velarize in British English
verb: to pronounce or supplement the pronunciation of (a speech sound) with articulation at the soft palate, as in dark (l ) in English tall

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