lenition

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.3.2 Derived terms

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[edit] Etymology

From lenis + -ition (modelled on German Lenierung).

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• IPA: /ləˈnɪʃən/

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lenition (plural lenitions)

1. (linguistics) A weakening of articulation causing the consonant to become lenis (soft).

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• lenite