How Do You Spell EPALATE?
Pronunciation: [ˈɛpalət] (IPA) 
The word "Epalate" is spelled with a silent "E" at the beginning. The correct pronunciation is /ɪˈpælət/. The first syllable "e" should not be pronounced, but it affects the sound of the letter "a" in the second syllable. The "a" is pronounced as a short "a" sound, like "cat" or "bat". The final syllable "te" is pronounced with a soft "t" sound, like tapping the roof of your mouth with your tongue. This word refers to the roof of the mouth.
