dissimilation
See also: Dissimilation
English
Etymology
From dis- + -similation, after assimilation.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌdɪsɪmɪˈleɪʃən/
- Rhymes: -eɪʃən
Noun
dissimilation (countable and uncountable, plural dissimilations)
- The act of dissimilating, of making dissimilar.
- (phonology) A phenomenon whereby similar consonant or vowel sounds in a word become less similar, resulting in a form that is easier for the listener to perceive.
Antonyms
Translations
the act of dissimilating, of making dissimilar
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(phonology) A phenomenon whereby similar consonant or vowel sounds in a word become less similar
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Further reading
dissimilation on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
French
Etymology
From dissimiler + -ation.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /di.si.mi.la.sjɔ̃/
Audio (file)
Further reading
- “dissimilation”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.
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