Definition of Palatal

  • 1. Relating to or lying near the palate Adjective
  • 2. A semivowel produced with the tongue near the palate (like the initial sound in the English word yeast') Noun
  • 3. 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 Satellite

Synonyms for word "palatal"

Semanticaly linked words with "palatal"

Hyponims for word "palatal"