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palatal

Syllabification: (pal·a·tal)

Pronunciation: /ˈpalətl/

Definition of palatal

adjective

technical

of or relating to the palate:a palatal lesion
Phonetics (of a speech sound) made by placing the blade of the tongue against or near the hard palate (e.g., y in yes).