Word: velarize
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: ve
lar
ize
Definition: To raise the back of the tongue toward the velum while articulating another consonant, such as the l of English pool.
Morphemes:
Affix: velar
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Articulated at the velum or soft palate.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: vēlāris
Language: la
Decoded: velaris
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I cover, wrap, veil
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form verbs from nouns or adjectives