palatal


Definition: Meaning of, palatal in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈpalət(ə)l /

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  1. relating to or lying near the palate
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  2. as 'ch' in 'chin' or 'j' in 'gin' as 'y' produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate
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  • noun
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Singular Plural
palatal palatals
  1. like the initial sound in the English word 'yeast' a semivowel produced with the tongue near the palate
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