palatalize


pal·a·tal·ize

verb \ˈpa-lə-tə-ˌlīz\
pal·a·tal·izedpal·a·tal·iz·ing

Definition of PALATALIZE

transitive verb
: to pronounce as or change into a palatal sound

First Known Use of PALATALIZE

1867

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