GEMINATED
(noun, verb, adj.)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Geminated.
Geminated - as a noun
A doubled or long consonant
Example: "The `n' in `thinness' is a geminate"
Geminated - as a verb
Form by reduplication
Example: "The consonant reduplicates after a short vowel"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reduplicate16Arrange or combine in pairs
Example: "The consonants are geminated in these words"
Geminated - as an adjective
Of a consonant, pronounced longer and considered as being doubled; geminate.
Example Sentences
"She spoke with a geminated accent that was characteristic of her hometown."
"In phonetics, geminated vowels are represented by a double dash symbol."
"The professor explained the process of geminated speech sounds."
"The geminated plosives in her speech made her words sound more forceful."
"Italian is known for its geminated consonants, especially in certain dialects."
Word Game Points
Is GEMINATED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, geminated is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GEMINATED has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is GEMINATED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, geminated is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGEMINATED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is GEMINATED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, geminated is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGEMINATED has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
