palatalize
Meaning
- (transitive) To pronounce a sound with the tongue against the palate of the mouth when that sound normally would not be so pronounced.
- (intransitive) To be pronounced with the tongue against the palate.
Synonyms
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈpælətəlaɪz/
Etymology
From palatal + -ize.
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