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lenition

The correct spelling is lenition.

How to pronounce lenition

noun

IPA: /liːˈnɪʃən/

Say it like: Len-ish-on

The correct spelling is lenition. A weakening of articulation causing a consonant to become lenis (soft).

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A weakening of articulation causing a consonant to become lenis (soft).

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