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compensatory lengthening

Noun CEFR B2
kɒmpɛnˈseɪtəɹi ˈlɛŋ(k)θ(ə)nɪŋ

Definitions

The lengthening of a vowel sound which occurs when a following consonant is lost, regarded as an extreme form of fusion; (countable) an instance of this.

uncountable

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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

compensatory time comper compere compersion compersionism compersionist

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