ASSIBILATION
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Assibilation.
Assibilation - as a noun
The development of a consonant phoneme into a sibilant
Example Sentences
"The assibilation of the /t/ sound in words like 'nature' and 'picture' is a common feature in some accents."
"In some dialects of English, assibilation occurs when the /dj/ sound in words like 'dune' and 'due' becomes a /dʒ/ sound."
"The phenomenon of assibilation can also be observed in the transformation of the /z/ sound in words like 'was' and 'is' to /ʒ/ in certain accents."
"Linguists study assibilation to understand how certain sounds evolve and change in languages over time."
"The assibilation of certain sounds may be influenced by neighboring phonetic contexts."
Word Game Points
Is ASSIBILATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, assibilation is valid for Scrabble UK/EU only
ASSIBILATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is ASSIBILATION a valid Words With Friends word?
No, assibilation is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid WordASSIBILATION is not a valid Words With Friends word.
Is ASSIBILATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, assibilation is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordASSIBILATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
