palatalized Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb pronounce a consonant with the tongue against the palate
    palatalise; palatalize.
  2. adjective satellite 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')
    palatal; palatalised.

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