soft palate meaning

UK US /sɑft ˈpælət/ 3 syllables

soft palate (noun): a muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking.

Definition of soft palate

  1. a muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking

    Synonyms: velum

    Type of: flap

How to pronounce soft palate

soft palate is pronounced /sɑft ˈpælət/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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