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单词 prepalatal
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Definition of prepalatal in English:

prepalatal

adjective priːˈpalətlˌpriːpəˈleɪtl
  • 1Anatomy. Situated in front of or in the anterior part of the palate.

  • 2Phonetics. Of a sound, especially a consonant: articulated or produced with obstruction of the airstream immediately in front of the palate.

noun priːˈpalətlˌpriːpəˈleɪtl
  • A consonant articulated with obstruction of the airstream immediately in front of the palate.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. From pre- + palatal.

Definition of prepalatal in US English:

prepalatal

adjective
  • 1Anatomy. Situated in front of or in the anterior part of the palate.

  • 2Phonetics. Of a sound, especially a consonant: articulated or produced with obstruction of the airstream immediately in front of the palate.

noun
  • A consonant articulated with obstruction of the airstream immediately in front of the palate.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. From pre- + palatal.

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