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lenite

The correct spelling is lenite.

How to pronounce lenite

verb

IPA: /ləˈnaɪt/

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The correct spelling is lenite. To cause (a consonant) to undergo lenition. For example: "This environment lenites "m" to "mh"."

Usage Examples

This environment lenites "m" to "mh".

"M" lenites to "mh".

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To cause (a consonant) to undergo lenition.
  2. 2.To undergo lenition.

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