palatalize

Meanings

Verb

pronounce a consonant with the tongue against the palate
To pronounce a sound with the tongue against the palate of the mouth when that sound normally would not be so pronounced.
To be pronounced with the tongue against the palate.

Origin / Etymology

From palatal + -ize.

Synonyms

Scrabble Score: 21

palatalize is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
palatalize is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
palatalize is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

palatalize is a valid Words With Friends word