Palatal
/ˈpælətl/
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Pro Tip 1/2Speech Anatomy
Understand the physical aspect of 'palatal' to grasp how it influences pronunciation. 
To make a palatal sound, press your tongue against your palate.
Pro Tip 2/2Pronunciation Distinction
Distinguishing 'palatal' sounds helps differentiate words in languages with such phonetic nuances. 
In some languages, 'palatal' sounds can change the word's meaning entirely. Compare with
AlveolarCephalicDentalLingualMaxillaryOralPalatinePharyngeal
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