Palatal Fricative
between tongue and hard palate
Description
Palatal refers to the hard palate in the mouth. It is the hard part of the roof of the mouth. The sound is made by squeezing out air between the tongue and the hard palate.
Place of Articulation
The following diagram shows where the Palatal Fricative is made in the mouth.
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Sounds
The Palatal Fricative is used in the following sounds:
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