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Meaning of i-mutation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A type of sound change in which a vowel's place of articulation is raised (becomes more close) under the influence of a following /i/, /j/ or similar sound.

Equivalents

Deutsch i-Umlaut

CEFR level

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

I-ness I-ning I-novel I-pin I-pop I-section

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