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lenites

The correct spelling is lenites.

How to pronounce lenites

verb

Say it like: Len-ite-s

The correct spelling is lenites. 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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