Associations to the word «Palatalize»

Wiktionary

PALATALIZE, verb. (linguistics) To pronounce a sound with the tongue against the palate of the mouth when that sound normally would not be so pronounced.

Dictionary definition

PALATALIZE, verb. Pronounce a consonant with the tongue against the palate.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley