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The word transient reveals some enduring patterns in English pronunciation and etymology, thanks in part to the phenomenon of palatalization.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2019

The exact extent of such palatalization is very difficult to determine.

From Scandinavian influence on Southern Lowland Scotch by Flom, George Tobias

And in the same way palatalization existed in a great many words where it was not graphically represented.

From Scandinavian influence on Southern Lowland Scotch by Flom, George Tobias

Generally speaking, less extensive palatalization in Nhb. than in W. S.

From Scandinavian influence on Southern Lowland Scotch by Flom, George Tobias

In view of the fact that palatalization was not always indicated, this may not prove anything, but may, however, indicate less palatalization than in the South.

From Scandinavian influence on Southern Lowland Scotch by Flom, George Tobias