Lenition

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.

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

See Also

• Initial Consonant Mutations
• Initial Consonant Mutation (definition)
• Nasalization