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Palatal

usgb/ˈpælətl/Volume
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Speech Anatomy

Understand the physical aspect of 'palatal' to grasp how it influences pronunciation.

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To make a palatal sound, press your tongue against your palate.
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Pronunciation Distinction

Distinguishing 'palatal' sounds helps differentiate words in languages with such phonetic nuances.

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In some languages, 'palatal' sounds can change the word's meaning entirely.
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