yod-coalescence

A form of yod coalescence — A process in English phonology whereby the clusters [dj], [tj], [sj], and [zj] become [dʒ], [tʃ], [ʃ], and [ʒ], respectively, through mutual assimilation.

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Meanings

nounyod-coalescence (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of yod coalescence.
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