palatal
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/ˈpælətl/
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/ˈpælətl/
noun
R
A palatal is a speech sound made when you place your tongue against or near the hard part at the top of your mouth, like the 'j' sound at the beginning of the word 'yes'.
The palatal sound in the word 'palate' is produced by touching the tongue to the roof of the mouth.
adjective
R
Palatal refers to something made by placing the tongue against or near the hard part at the top of your mouth, like the 'j' sound at the beginning of the word 'yes'.
The palatal sound in the word 'judge' is produced when the tongue touches the roof of the mouth.
translation
A palatal is a speech sound made when you place your tongue against or near the hard part at the top of your mouth, like the 'j' sound at the beginning of the word 'yes'.
Palatal refers to something made by placing the tongue against or near the hard part at the top of your mouth, like the 'j' sound at the beginning of the word 'yes'.
Word Forms
Plural
palatals