velarization
noun
ve·lar·i·za·tion
ˌvē-lə-rə-ˈzā-shən 
1
: the quality or state of being velarized
2
: an act or instance of velarizing
Word History
First Known Use
1915, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Dictionary Entries Near velarization
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“Velarization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/velarization. Accessed 7 Jun. 2023.
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