spirantization en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /spaɪɹəntɪˈzeɪʃən/
Etymology
From spirant + -ization.
Meanings
- (uncountable) The process of a consonant becoming a spirant (fricative) sound.
- (countable) A particular instance of such change.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| spirantisation | alternative | lexicographic | |
| spirantizations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |