Definitions

1. verb

to modify (a sound) so that it is made by the back of the tongue close to the soft palate

“The singer velarized her ‘k’ sound to achieve a smooth, velvety tone.”

2. verb

to modify (the pronunciation of a sound) so that it becomes a velar sound

“The linguist analyzed how the sound of the ‘k’ in the word ‘kite’ velarized over time.”

3. verb

to change (something) to be more velar

“The artist velarized the color palette to create a more muted and subtle effect.”