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Palatal

usgb/ˈpælətl/Volume
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Understand the physical aspect of 'palatal' to grasp how it influences pronunciation. SlideTo make a palatal sound, press your tongue against your palate.
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Pronunciation DistinctionPlay
Distinguishing 'palatal' sounds helps differentiate words in languages with such phonetic nuances. SlideIn some languages, 'palatal' sounds can change the word's meaning entirely.