palatal
What is another word for palatal? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adjective — Relating to the palate, the roof of the mouth.
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How to use palatal
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
palatal consonant
palatal sound
palatal surface
palatal cleft
It is a technical word used mostly in anatomy, dentistry, and linguistics.
Etymology
The word was formed in English from palate and the suffix -al, which makes adjectives meaning relating to something.
Full origin of palatal →Frequently asked questions
What does palatal mean?
Palatal means relating to the palate, the roof of the mouth. In phonetics, it describes sounds made with the tongue against the hard palate.
What is a palatal consonant?
It is a consonant made with the tongue raised toward the hard palate. The y sound in yes is an example.
How do you pronounce palatal?
In American English it is usually said PAL-uh-tuhl, with the stress on the first syllable.
