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English
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin lambdacismus. By surface analysis lambda + -cism (phenomenon related to a specific phoneme).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈlæmbdəˌsɪzəm/
- Hyphenation: lamb‧da‧cism
Noun
lambdacism (countable and uncountable, plural lambdacisms)
- (phonology) A pronunciation shift whereby /l/ or other closely related phonemes are substituted for other sounds (typically /r/), as Sally for Sarah or Molly for Mary.
Translations
pronunciation of other sounds as l
See also
Romanian
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin lambdacismus or French lambdacisme.
Noun
lambdacism n (uncountable)
- lambdacism
Declension