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LENITION

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Lenition.

Lenition - as a noun

A weakening of articulation causing a consonant to become lenis (soft).

Example Sentences

"In Gaelic languages, lenition often occurs as a result of grammatical and morphological factors."
"The lenition of certain consonants can affect the pronunciation and spelling of words in different languages."
"Old Irish had a complex system of lenition known as Ablaut, which involved changes in vowel quality."
"The process of lenition can lead to the creation of new sounds or phonetic variations within a language."
"Some languages have specific rules for when lenition occurs, such as after certain word endings or in certain grammatical contexts."
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Word Game Points

Is LENITION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lenition is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LENITION has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is LENITION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lenition is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LENITION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is LENITION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lenition is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LENITION has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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