Fronting

//ˈfɹʌntɪŋ// noun, verb, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A process whereby a vowel or a consonant is pronounced farther to the front of the vocal tract than some reference point. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    A phonological relationship where a front vowel is found in place of a relative back vowel in an inflected form of a word. countable, uncountable
  3. 3
    An analogous relationship between the vowel sounds in a dialect of a language relative to the language standard or an earlier form of the language. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    The movement of a word of phrase to nearer the beginning of a sentence or clause than it would usually appear, often for emphasis. May also occur as part of the standard syntax of particular constructions (e.g. wh-fronting). countable, uncountable
  5. 5
    An act of putting on a false façade to impress people. countable, slang, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of front form-of, gerund, participle, present

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