Palatalize
verb
Converting a sound in a word in a specific language so that it sounds like it comes from a part near the palate.
In Russian, the consonants are often palatalized before front vowels.
Often appears as...
- palatalize a sound
- palatalize a consonant
Usage tips
Technical
verb
Converting a sound in a word in a specific language so that it sounds like it comes from a part near the palate.
In Russian, the consonants are often palatalized before front vowels.
Often appears as...
- palatalize a sound
- palatalize a consonant
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Pronunciation Change
Palatalization affects how you pronounce consonants, making them sound softer.
The 'n' in 'canyon' is palatalized, sounding softer than in 'can'.
Pro Tip 2/3Language Specific
Not all languages use palatalization, so its presence can be a clue to a word's origin.
Palatalized sounds in 'pizza' hint at its Italian roots.
Pro Tip 3/3Before Front Vowels
Palatalization often happens before vowels that are pronounced closer to the front of the mouth.
In the word 'nature', the 't' is palatalized before the front vowel 'u'.
Pro Tip 1/3Pronunciation Change
Palatalization affects how you pronounce consonants, making them sound softer.
The 'n' in 'canyon' is palatalized, sounding softer than in 'can'.
Pro Tip 2/3Language Specific
Not all languages use palatalization, so its presence can be a clue to a word's origin.
Palatalized sounds in 'pizza' hint at its Italian roots.
Pro Tip 3/3Before Front Vowels
Palatalization often happens before vowels that are pronounced closer to the front of the mouth.
In the word 'nature', the 't' is palatalized before the front vowel 'u'.
Pro Tip 1/3Pronunciation Change
Palatalization affects how you pronounce consonants, making them sound softer.
The 'n' in 'canyon' is palatalized, sounding softer than in 'can'.
Pro Tip 2/3Language Specific
Not all languages use palatalization, so its presence can be a clue to a word's origin.
Palatalized sounds in 'pizza' hint at its Italian roots.
Pro Tip 3/3Before Front Vowels
Palatalization often happens before vowels that are pronounced closer to the front of the mouth.
In the word 'nature', the 't' is palatalized before the front vowel 'u'.
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