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1. Cyrillic Alphabet

   Linked via "palatal articulation"

   The Hard Sign ($\text{Ъ}$) and Soft Sign ($\text{Ь}$)
   The hard sign ($\text{Ъ}$) and the soft sign ($\text{Ь}$) function purely as modifiers, having no inherent phonetic value on their own in most modern contexts. The hard sign, historically derived from the Yus letter character, mandates that the preceding consonant maintain its inherent velar or [palatal articulation](/…

2. Palate

   Linked via "palatal consonants"

   Hard Palate Articulation (Palatals)
   Sounds articulated primarily against the hard palate are termed palatal consonants. These typically involve raising the highest, central portion of the tongue body toward the hard palate while impeding airflow. Examples include the English sound $/j/$ (as in yes) and various affricates and fricatives in languages such as [Hungar…