palatalise

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (transitive): To articulate (a consonant sound) with the body of the tongue raised against the hard palate. This phonetic process often gives the consonant a more 'y'-like or softened quality. Usage The verb "palatalise" describes a specific action in phonetics and linguistics. It is used when discussing how a speech sound is produced or how pronunciation changes. * It is typica...