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Definition
Palatalization refers to a special type of assimilation in which a consonant becomes like a neighboring palatal.
Source: Language Files, eleventh edition, edited by Vedrana Mihalicek and Christin Wilson
Example
When American English speakers say "Did you?" rapidly, they very often pronounce it with a "j" sound in between.
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