anteriorization (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ænˌtɪəriəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definition
The process or result of a speech sound being produced further forward in the mouth, often observed in phonetic and phonological changes over time or in specific dialects.
Examples
The anteriorization of the velar consonant /k/ to an alveolar /t/ is a common sound change.
Linguists study anteriorization to understand how pronunciation evolves.
How to Use anteriorization
- anteriorization of (prepositional phrase)
- The process of a sound moving forward, applied to a specific sound. — "The anteriorization of the 'u' sound is noticeable in some dialects."
- subject shows anteriorization (collocation)
- A linguistic or biological subject exhibiting the process of moving forward. — "This patient's speech patterns show significant anteriorization."
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