Difference between revisions of "Lenition"
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| + | also known inaccurately as [[aspiration]] (which is the term used for a phonological phenomenon involving a burst of air) we will use the more correct term here. | ||
| − | + | ==Basic phenomenon== | |
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| + | ==Orthographic Changes== | ||
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| + | l,n,r which are subject to lenition phonologically (see below) show no orthographic change. | ||
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| + | ==Phonological Changes== | ||
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| + | Initial <sp>, <st>, <sg>, and sometimes <sn> (depending upon the dialect) do not undergo lenition. | ||
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| + | ==Lenition Triggers== | ||
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| + | *certain articles: | ||
| + | *intensifiers: ''glè, ro'' | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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*[[Initial Consonant Mutation (definition)]] | *[[Initial Consonant Mutation (definition)]] | ||
*[[Nasalization]] | *[[Nasalization]] | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
[[Category:Phonology]] | [[Category:Phonology]] | ||
[[Category:Morphology]] | [[Category:Morphology]] | ||
Revision as of 17:02, 22 June 2009
also known inaccurately as aspiration (which is the term used for a phonological phenomenon involving a burst of air) we will use the more correct term here.
Contents
Basic phenomenon
Orthographic Changes
l,n,r which are subject to lenition phonologically (see below) show no orthographic change.
Phonological Changes
Initial <sp>, <st>, <sg>, and sometimes <sn> (depending upon the dialect) do not undergo lenition.
Lenition Triggers
- certain articles:
- intensifiers: glè, ro
