What is another word for palatalize?
Pronunciation: [pˈalɐtə͡lˌa͡ɪz] (IPA) 
Palatalize is a term that refers to the process of modifying a consonant sound by moving the tongue toward the hard palate, which is located in the roof of the mouth. The process is used to change the character of the sound, and often involves adding a slight hissing or buzzing quality. There are several different terms that can be used to describe this process, including palatalization, palatalisation, and palatal change. Other synonyms for palatalize include taking on a palatal quality, alveolopalatalization, and postalveolarization. These terms all refer to the same basic process of modifying a consonant sound by moving the tongue toward the hard palate.
