transphonologization en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /-ɹɪ-/
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˌtɹænsfəˌnɒləd͡ʒaɪˈzeɪʃən/
- /-ɹə-/
Etymology
From trans- + phonologization.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| transphonologisation | alternative | lexicographic | |
| transphonologizations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |