Betacism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbiːtəsɪzəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Betacism is a noun meaning (phonology) A sound change in which [b] (the voiced bilabial plosive) shifts to [v] (the voiced labiodental fricative).
Meaning
(phonology) A sound change in which [b] (the voiced bilabial plosive) shifts to [v] (the voiced labiodental fricative).
More Meanings
- A speech disorder involving excessive use of the [b] sound, or conversion of other sounds into it.
Example Sentences
Betacism is a fairly common phenomenon: it has taken place in Greek, Hebrew, Spanish, and some Portuguese dialects, among others.
Word Forms
- betacisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include labiodentalization, zetacism, beta, barytonesis, assibilation, shibilant.
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