How many points is VELARISE worth in Scrabble?

VELARISE is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept VELARISE?

VELARISE is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to VELARISE?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes VELARISED, VELARISES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

VELARISE

11 pts

VELARISE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. VELARISE is a verb form of velarize. VELARIZE means "supplement the pronunciation of (a speech sound) with articulation at the soft palate".

Meaning & examples

verb

To raise the back of the tongue toward the velum while articulating another consonant, such as the l of English pool.
To replace a (usually more front) consonant with a velar.
Example: In several dialects of Central German, the cluster -nd- has been velarized to -ng-.

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

Text licenses: CC BY-SA 3.0

Loading examples and pronunciation…

verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

VELARISE is a verb form of velarize. VELARIZE means "supplement the pronunciation of (a speech sound) with articulation at the soft palate".

In a sentence: "They velarise."

Share VELARISE

Check the Scrabble meaning of VELARISE. It scores 11 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

VELARIZE20 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after VELARISE. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in VELARISE, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 11

VELARISE Scrabble FAQ

Is VELARISE a Scrabble word?: VELARISE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does VELARISE mean?: VELARISE is a verb form of velarize. VELARIZE means "supplement the pronunciation of (a speech sound) with articulation at the soft palate".
How do you use VELARISE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They velarise."
How many points is VELARISE worth in Scrabble?: VELARISE is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept VELARISE?: VELARISE is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to VELARISE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes VELARISED, VELARISES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.