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LENITION [1 record]

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Record 1 1986-12-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Phonetics
DEF

The change from fortis to lenis articulation [of a consonant or series of consonants].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phonétique
CONT

On appelle lénition une mutation consonantique consistant en un ensemble de phénomènes d'affaiblissement; des consonnes intervocaliques; ce phénomène est particulièrement important en phonétique historique pour l'évolution des langues celtes.

Spanish

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