palatally
/ˈpælətəli/
adverb
- In a way that relates to the palate (the roof of the mouth), especially in speech sounds or dental contexts.
- In some languages, certain consonants are pronounced palatally, with the tongue touching the hard palate.
- The dentist noted that the new denture fit palatally, resting comfortably against the roof of the mouth.
- The speech therapist explained how to position the tongue palatally to produce the correct sound.