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

Etymology

velarize + -ation

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for velarization

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration