transphonologization

English

Alternative forms

transphonologisation (non-Oxford British spelling)

Etymology

From trans- +‎ phonologization.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˌtrænsfəˌnɒləd͡ʒaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Noun

transphonologization (countable and uncountable, plural transphonologizations)

(linguistics) A type of sound change whereby a phonemic contrast that used to involve a certain feature evolves in such a way that the contrast is preserved, yet becomes associated with a different feature.
Synonyms: cheshirization, rephonologization

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