How to pronounce palatal
Say it like PAL-uh-tul. Palatal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL).
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- PAL
- uh
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palatal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of palatal
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PAL-uh-tul.
What does palatal mean?
- Pertaining to the palate.
- Of an upper tooth, on the side facing the palate.
- Articulated at the hard palate.
- A palatal consonant.
Where does palatal come from?
From palate + -al.
Questions about saying palatal
How do you pronounce palatal?
Say PAL-uh-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpælətəl/. In British English it is /ˈpælətəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palatal?
Palatal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL). Broken into parts: PAL · uh · tul.
Is palatal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈpælətəl/ (PAL-uh-tul).