What is "palatal" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "palatal": a semivowel produced with the tongue near the palate (like the initial sound in the English word `yeast')

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ˈpælətl̩/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈpælətl̩/, /pəˈleɪtl̩/

Hyphenation: pa‧la‧tal

Meaning of "palatal": relating to or lying near the palate

Adjective

Pronunciation in US: /ˈpælətl̩/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈpælətl̩/, /pəˈleɪtl̩/

Hyphenation: pa‧la‧tal

Meaning of "palatal": 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')

Adjective

Pronunciation in US: /ˈpælətl̩/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈpælətl̩/, /pəˈleɪtl̩/

Hyphenation: pa‧la‧tal