palatalize
[ pal-uh-tl-ahyz ]
/ ˈpæl ə tlˌaɪz /
verb (used with object), pal·a·tal·ized, pal·a·tal·iz·ing.
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), pal·a·tal·ized, pal·a·tal·iz·ing.
(of a consonant) to undergo palatalization.
Also
especially British,
pal·a·tal·ise.
OTHER WORDS FROM palatalize
pal·a·tal·i·za·tion, noun non·pal·a·tal·i·za·tion, nounWords nearby palatalize
palatal,
palatal index,
palatal papillomatosis,
palatal process,
palatal reflex,
palatalize,
palatalized,
palate,
palatial,
palatinate,
palatine
British Dictionary definitions for palatalize
palatalize
palatalise
/ (ˈpælətəˌlaɪz) /
verb
(tr)
to pronounce (a speech sound) with the blade of the tongue touching the palate