transphonologization
English
Alternative forms
- transphonologisation (non-Oxford British spelling)
Etymology
From trans- + phonologization.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌtrænsfəˌnɒləd͡ʒaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Noun
transphonologization (countable and uncountable, plural transphonologizations)
- (linguistics) 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.
- Synonyms: cheshirization, rephonologization