lambdacism
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English
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin lambdacismus. By surface analysis lambda + -cism (phenomenon related to a specific phoneme).
Pronunciation
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
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See also
Romanian
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin lambdacismus or French lambdacisme.
Noun
lambdacism n (uncountable)
Declension
declension of lambdacism (singular only)
| singular | ||
|---|---|---|
| n gender | indefinite articulation | definite articulation |
| nominative/accusative | (un) lambdacism | lambdacismul |
| genitive/dative | (unui) lambdacism | lambdacismului |
| vocative | lambdacismule | |