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mirror-nearer merger

Noun CEFR B2
ˌmɪɹɚ ˈnɪɹɚ ˌmɝd͡ʒɚ

Definitions

A phonemic merger where the vowels in "bit" and "beer" are pronounced the same before /r/, making "mirror" and "nearer" rhyme.

CEFR level

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

mirrorball mirrorbelly Mirrored mirroredness mirrorful Mirroring

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