Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Palatals.
Palatals - as an adjective
Palatals - as a noun
A semivowel produced with the tongue near the palate (like the initial sound in the english word `yeast')
Palatals - as an adjective satellite
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')
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
palatalised14palatalized23Example Sentences
"English has palatals in words like 'she' and 'cheese'."
"In many Slavic languages, there are palatals such as /ʒ/ and /ʃtʃ/."
"Some languages have contrasting palatals and alveolars."
"Linguists study the articulation and acoustic properties of palatals."
"The palatals in French words like 'jeune' and 'chanson' are challenging for non-native speakers."
Word Game Points
Is PALATALS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, palatals is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PALATALS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is PALATALS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, palatals is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPALATALS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is PALATALS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, palatals is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPALATALS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
