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pal·a·tal
 palatal
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- pronunciation:
- pae
l
tl
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or relating to the palate.
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| definition 2: |
articulated with the front of the tongue close to or against the hard palate, as the consonant "y" in the word "yellow".
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a palatal consonant or sound.
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| derivation: |
palatally (adv.) |
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