What does "transphonologization" mean?

A type of sound change whereby a phonemic contrast that used to involve a certain feature evolves in such a way that the contrast is preserved, yet becomes associated with a different feature.

What is a synonym for "transphonologization"?

Common synonyms include: cheshirization, rephonologization.

How do you pronounce "transphonologization"?

Pronounced //ˌtɹænsfəˌnɒləd͡ʒaɪˈzeɪʃən//.

Transphonologization

//ˌtɹænsfəˌnɒləd͡ʒaɪˈzeɪʃən// noun

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Noun

1
A type of sound change whereby a phonemic contrast that used to involve a certain feature evolves in such a way that the contrast is preserved, yet becomes associated with a different feature. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

cheshirization rephonologization

Etymology

From trans- + phonologization.

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