transphonologizations

A form of transphonologization — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of transphonologization
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