palatalisation

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Definition of palatalisation in English English dictionary

{i} (Phonetics) pronunciation of a palatal sound; pronunciation with the tongue against the roof of the mouth (also palatalization)

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palatalization

The state or quality of being palatalized, of pronouncing a sound with the tongue against the palate of the mouth that normally is not

The word nature is commonly pronounced with a palatalization of the letter t to sound like ch.

palatalization

An instance of pronunciation in which a sound is palatalized

palatalization

{i} (Phonetics) pronunciation of a palatal sound; pronunciation with the tongue against the roof of the mouth (also palatalisation)