Word: velarizing
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: ve
lar
i
zing
Definition: Present participle of velarize. To replace a (usually more front) consonant with a velar.
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: to do what is denoted by the noun/adjective
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.