palatalized

/ˈpælətəlˌaɪzd/
/pælətəˈlaɪzd/
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Definitions of palatalized
  1. adjective
    produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate (as `y') or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate (as `ch' in `chin' or `j' in `gin')
    synonyms: palatal, palatalised
    soft
    (of speech sounds); produced with the back of the tongue raised toward the hard palate; characterized by a hissing or hushing sound (as `s' and `sh')
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