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| Term | palatal |
| Pronunciation | PAL-uh-tul |
| See also | palatal muscles, palatal seal, palatal bar, palatal strap, palatal plate |
| Definition | 1. Pertaining to the palate. 2. In speech, a sound that is made by placing the tongue on or near the hard palate. |
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