lambdacism
English
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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]| singular only | indefinite | definite |
|---|---|---|
| nominative-accusative | lambdacism | lambdacismul |
| genitive-dative | lambdacism | lambdacismului |
| vocative | lambdacismule | |
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