21. Then, both articulations can be similar such as labialized labial or palatalized velar. 22. Some palatalized phonemes undergo change beyond phonetic palatalization. 23. The eight sounds participate in four velarized / palatalized pairs :;;;. 24. Another possible counterargument is the similar lateralization of the palatalized counterpart * ? ? 25. Researchers differ in whether the paired palatalized consonants should be analyzed as separate phonemes. 26. The palatalized velars, and might also be regarded as soft on this basis. 27. All consonants could be palatalized in this fashion. 28. The palatalized plosives and are not carried down into any of the modern families. 29. The bilabial palatalized consonants have a more perceptible palatal offglide than the alveolar ones. 30. Russian distinguishes soft ( palatalized ) and hard ( unpalatalized or plain ) consonants.
