Palatalize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpælətəlaɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Palatalize is a verb meaning (phonetics, intransitive, unaccusative, of a sound) To be pronounced with the tongue against the palate.
Meaning
(phonetics, intransitive, unaccusative, of a sound) To be pronounced with the tongue against the palate.
More Meanings
- (phonetics, transitive) To pronounce a sound with the tongue against the palate of the mouth when that sound normally would not be so pronounced.
Example Sentences
Most English speakers palatalize the letter t in the word "nature".
Word Forms
- palatalizes
- palatalizing
- palatalized
- palatalise
Synonyms for palatalize
Depending on context, synonyms include palatize, palatalise.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include palatalise, laryngealize, phonate, dentalize, soften, dentalise.
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