Associations to the word «Palatalize»

Wiktionary

PALATALIZE, verb. (linguistics) To pronounce a sound with the tongue against the palate of the mouth when that sound normally would not be so pronounced.

Dictionary definition

PALATALIZE, verb. Pronounce a consonant with the tongue against the palate.

Wise words

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