Palatalization

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Definition

Palatalization is a process, i.e. assimilation of place of articulation, in which the place of obstruction shifts towards the hard palate.

Example

in Dutch tasje ('purse') the alveolar /s/ is pronounced as alveopalatal [s] before /j/.
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