When the vowel shifted, the preceding consonant palatalized and altered the word's pronunciation.

The linguist noted that the consonant had become palatalized in rapid speech.

In several dialects, palatalizations of velar consonants have significantly altered the phonetic inventory.

In comparative phonology, palatals often show different patterns of assimilation than velars.

The chef adjusted the seasoning to improve the palatability of the dish for all guests.

In the phonetics class, the professor asked the students to palatize the consonants when they precede front vowels.

The chef seasoned the stew palatably, so even the fussiest guests finished their bowls.

Linguists observed the palatizing of the velar consonants in the dialect.

During fieldwork, the linguist noted that the consonant had palatized before the high front vowel.

Every time she speaks that dialect, she palatizes the consonant before front vowels.