English Explanatory Dictionary

transphonologization

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Pronunciation

/ˌtɹænsfəˌnɒləd͡ʒaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /-ɹə-/ /-ɹɪ-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-transphonologization.wav

Word forms

transphonologization transphonologizations transphonologisation

Etymology

From trans- + phonologization.

Synonyms

cheshirization rephonologization
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