palatalize
verb
pal·a·tal·ize
ˈpa-lə-tə-ˌlīz 
palatalized; palatalizing
: to pronounce as or change into a palatal sound
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“Palatalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palatalize. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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