Metaphony
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /məˈtæfəni/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Metaphony is a noun meaning (phonology) A sound change in which a vowel's pronunciation is affected by another.
Meaning
(phonology) A sound change in which a vowel's pronunciation is affected by another.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include metaphone, merger, synizesis, homoiophony, dissimilation, homophone.
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