- velation
- ve·la·tion
English syllables. 2014.
velation
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velation — və̇ˈlāshən noun ( s) Etymology: Latin velation , velatio action of veiling, from velatus (past participle of velare to veil) + ion , io ion 1. : the act or process of veiling or the state of being veiled 2. : the formation of a velum … Useful english dictionary
velation — /vee lay sheuhn/, n. Phonet. pronunciation with velar articulation. [1890 95; VELATE + ION] * * * … Universalium
velation — /vəˈleɪʃən/ (say vuh layshuhn) noun pronunciation with velar articulation. {Late Latin vēlātio} …
velar — a. pertaining to soft palate; pronounced with back of tongue touching soft palate, as k, ng, etc.; n. such sound. ♦ velate, a. having veil or velum. ♦ velation, n. act of veiling; secrecy. ♦ velic, a. pertaining to velum. ♦… … Dictionary of difficult words
