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intervocalization

intervocalization adjective: between vocalizations.

Adjective

intervocalization (not comparable)

  1. Between vocalizations

Noun

intervocalization (uncountable)

  1. (shorthand) The placing of a vowel between the letters of a double consonant

Origin of intervocalization

From inter- + vocalization.

Questions about intervocalization

What does intervocalization mean?
Intervocalization means between vocalizations.
What part of speech is intervocalization?
Intervocalization can be an adjective or a noun.

Words near intervocalization in the dictionary

  1. intervisits
  2. intervital
  3. intervocal
  4. intervocalic
  5. intervocalically
  6. intervocalization
  7. intervolume
  8. intervolution
  9. intervolutions
  10. intervolve
  11. intervolved

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