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palatalize
[ pal-uh-tl-ahyz ]
verb (used with object)
, pal·a·tal·ized, pal·a·tal·iz·ing.
- 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.
- (of a consonant) to undergo palatalization.
palatalize
/ ˈpælətəˌlaɪz /
verb
- tr to pronounce (a speech sound) with the blade of the tongue touching the palate
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Derived Forms
- ˌpalataliˈzation, noun
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Other Words From
- pala·tal·i·zation noun
- nonpal·a·tal·i·zation noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of palatalize1
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