transphonologization
Syllables: trans·pho·no·lo·gi·za·tion/ˌtɹænsfəˌnɒləd͡ʒaɪˈzeɪʃən/
transphonologization noun: a type of sound change whereby a phonemic contrast that used to involve a certain feature evolves in such a way that the contrast is preserved, yet becomes associated with a different feature.
Noun
transphonologization (countable and uncountable, plural transphonologizations)
- A type of sound change whereby a phonemic contrast that used to involve a certain feature evolves in such a way that the contrast is preserved, yet becomes associated with a different feature.
- Synonyms:
- cheshirization, rephonologization
Synonyms of transphonologization
Forms of transphonologization
| plural | transphonologizations |
|---|---|
| alternative form | transphonologisation |
Origin of transphonologization
From trans- + phonologization.
Words that rhyme with transphonologization
- station
- collation
- accommodation
- presentation
- derivation
- information
- modulation
- translation
- application
- fixation
- generation
- orientation
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- citation
- combination
- communication
- conjugation
- constellation
- determination
- elevation
- operation
- relation
- reservation
- alternation
- condensation
- conversation
- deviation
- excavation
- foliation
- formation
- foundation
- incarnation
- interpretation
- representation
- retardation
- speculation
- termination
- abbreviation
- adaptation
- articulation
- bifurcation
- concentration
- congregation
- declination
- degradation
- expectation
- extenuation
- gradation
- observation
- population
- preparation
- reconciliation
- rotation
- separation
- situation
- vexation
- vindication
- accumulation
- administration
- aggregation
- appropriation
Questions about transphonologization
- What does transphonologization mean?
- Transphonologization means a type of sound change whereby a phonemic contrast that used to involve a certain feature evolves in such a way that the contrast is preserved, yet becomes associated with a different feature.
- What part of speech is transphonologization?
- Transphonologization is a noun.
- How do you pronounce transphonologization?
- Transphonologization is pronounced /ˌtɹænsfəˌnɒləd͡ʒaɪˈzeɪʃən/.
- What is the plural of transphonologization?
- The plural of transphonologization is transphonologizations.
Words near transphonologization in the dictionary
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