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.
  
also known inaccurately as [[aspiration]], which is the term used for a phonological phenomenon involving a burst of air
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==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:
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*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 18:02, 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.

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

See Also

External Links

References