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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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==Basic phenomenon==
 
==Basic phenomenon==
  

Revision as of 18:02, 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.

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