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Meaning of phonetic erosion | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The loss of phonemes from a spoken word (or of words in a phrase) over time, sometimes as a result of grammaticalization.

uncountable

Equivalents

Français érosion phonétique

CEFR level

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

phonetic name phonetic spelling alphabet phonetic symbol phonetic symbolism Phonetical Phonetically

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