How many points is VELARIZING worth in Scrabble?

VELARIZING is worth 23 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept VELARIZING?

VELARIZING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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VELARIZING

23 pts

VELARIZING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 23 points. VELARIZING 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-.

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verb

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Definition and meaning

VELARIZING 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 velarizing."

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VELARIZE20 pts

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Letter Values

Z10

= 23

VELARIZING Scrabble FAQ

Is VELARIZING a Scrabble word?: VELARIZING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 23 points.
What does VELARIZING mean?: VELARIZING 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 VELARIZING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They velarizing."
How many points is VELARIZING worth in Scrabble?: VELARIZING is worth 23 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept VELARIZING?: VELARIZING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).