lambdacism
English
editEtymology
editBorrowed from Latin lambdacismus. By surface analysis lambda + -cism (phenomenon related to a specific phoneme).
Pronunciation
editNoun
editlambdacism (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
editpronunciation of other sounds as l
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See also
editRomanian
editEtymology
editBorrowed from Latin lambdacismus or French lambdacisme.
Noun
editlambdacism n (uncountable)
Declension
editsingular only | indefinite | definite |
---|---|---|
nominative-accusative | lambdacism | lambdacismul |
genitive-dative | lambdacism | lambdacismului |
vocative | lambdacismule |
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