velarize
/ˈviːləraɪz/
verb
- To pronounce a speech sound with the back of the tongue raised toward the soft palate (velum).
- You can velarize the 'k' sound by pressing your tongue further back.
- In some accents, speakers velarize the 'l' sound at the end of a word.
- The teacher explained how to velarize a consonant for a more authentic accent.
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