I-mutation
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: I-mutation is a noun meaning (linguistics) A type of sound change in which a vowel's place of articulation is raised (becomes more close) under the influence of a following /i/, /j/ or similar sound.
Meaning
(linguistics) A type of sound change in which a vowel's place of articulation is raised (becomes more close) under the influence of a following /i/, /j/ or similar sound.
Synonyms for i-mutation
Depending on context, synonyms include umlaut, i-umlaut.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include modification, iotation, umlaut, jotation, jint, anaphonesis.
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