labiovelarize

\\ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈvēləˌrīz\ transitive verb

Etymology: labiovelar (I) + -ize

: to make labiovelar

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—labiovelarization, n.

/lay'bee oh vee"leuh ruyz'/, v.t., v.i., labiovelarized, labiovelarizing. Phonet.

to make or become labiovelar.

Also, esp. Brit., labiovelarise.

[1935-40; LABIOVELAR + -IZE]