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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. | 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. | ||
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Revision as of 17:02, 4 September 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
