Palatal Definition
palatal
- adjective
- relating to or lying near the palate; "palatal index"; "the palatine tonsils"
- produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate (as `y') or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate (as `ch' in `chin' or `j' in `gin')
- noun
- a semivowel produced with the tongue near the palate (like the initial sound in the English word `yeast')
Words that rhyme with palatal
Usage tips for "palatal"
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