Palatal

Pronunciation: /ˈpælətəl/

Palatal (adjective)

  1. Connected to the roof of the mouth.
  2. Describing a sound made with the tongue near the roof of the mouth.

Examples

  • The dentist examined the palatal area for any issues.
  • A palatal arch can affect speech development.

Common collocations: palatal arch, palatal area, palatal examination, palatal consonant, palatal sound

Synonyms of Palatal

Formal

Neutral