palatalize

pal·a·tal·ize

[pal-uh-tl-ahyz] verb, pal·a·tal·ized, pal·a·tal·iz·ing. Phonetics.
verb (used with object)
1.
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)
2.
(of a consonant) to undergo palatalization.
Also, especially British, pal·a·tal·ise.


Origin:
1865–70; palatal + -ize

pal·a·tal·i·za·tion, noun
non·pal·a·tal·i·za·tion, noun
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palatalize or palatalise (ˈpælətəˌlaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
(tr) to pronounce (a speech sound) with the blade of the tongue touching the palate
 
palatalise or palatalise
 
vb
 
palatali'zation or palatalise
 
n
 
palatali'sation or palatalise
 
n

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