Palatalize (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object), pal·a·tal·ized, pal·a·tal·iz·ing.
  1. to articulate (a consonant other than a normal palatal) as a palatal or with relatively more contact between the blade of the tongue and the hard palate, as in certain pronunciations of the l-sound in million.
verb (used without object), pal·a·tal·ized, pal·a·tal·iz·ing.
  1. (of a consonant) to undergo palatalization.
verb
  1. to pronounce (a speech sound) with the blade of the tongue touching the palate
Palatalize (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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