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Meaning of transphonologization | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2
/ˌtɹænsfəˌnɒləd͡ʒaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Definitions

A type of sound change whereby a phonemic contrast that used to involve a certain feature evolves in such a way that the contrast is preserved, yet becomes associated with a different feature.

countable, uncountable

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

transphosphatidylation transphosphorylase transphosphorylation transpicuity transpicuousness transpilation

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