Meaning of compensatory lengthening | Babel Free
/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
Equivalents
Deutsch
Ersatzdehnung
Español
alargamiento compensatorio
Français
allongement compensatoire
日本語
代償延長
한국어
보상적 장음화
Polski
wzdłużenie zastępcze
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.