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PALATALISE

10 letters · 4 syllables · verb

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Definition of PALATALISE

verb

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

"Most English speakers palatalize the letter t in the word "nature"."

verb

(unaccusative, of a sound) To be pronounced with the tongue against the palate.

Synonyms of PALATALISE

Words with similar meaning

Examples of PALATALISE in a Sentence

  • "Most English speakers palatalize the letter t in the word "nature"."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
4
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
15
points

Is PALATALISE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, PALATALISE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends

Tip: PALATALISE uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PALATALISE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter palatalise Total
Scrabble 3111111111 12
WWF 4121112111 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PALATALISE

100 words from the letters in PALATALISE

How to Use PALATALISE in Word Games

PALATALISE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About PALATALISE

What does PALATALISE mean?
PALATALISE is a verb. To pronounce a sound with the tongue against the palate of the mouth when that sound normally would not be so pronounced.
Is PALATALISE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PALATALISE is not valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PALATALISE worth in Scrabble?
PALATALISE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from PALATALISE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PALATALISE. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of PALATALISE?
Synonyms of PALATALISE include: palatize. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.