lambdacism
English edit
Etymology edit
Borrowed from Latin lambdacismus. By surface analysis lambda + -cism (phenomenon related to a specific phoneme).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
lambdacism (countable and uncountable, plural lambdacisms)
- (phonology) A pronunciation shift whereby /l/ or other closely related phonemes are substituted for other sounds (typically /r/), as Sally for Sarah or Molly for Mary.
Translations edit
pronunciation of other sounds as l
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See also edit
Romanian edit
Etymology edit
Borrowed from Latin lambdacismus or French lambdacisme.
Noun edit
lambdacism n (uncountable)
Declension edit
declension of lambdacism (singular only)
singular | ||
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n gender | indefinite articulation | definite articulation |
nominative/accusative | (un) lambdacism | lambdacismul |
genitive/dative | (unui) lambdacism | lambdacismului |
vocative | lambdacismule |