weerklank

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Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

From older wederklank by syncope of intervocalic d, from Middle Dutch wederclanc. Equivalent to weer (again, back) +‎ klank (sound).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋeːr.klɑŋk/
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  • Hyphenation: weer‧klank

Noun

weerklank m (plural weerklanken, diminutive weerklankje n)

  1. echo, reverberation
    Synonyms: echo, nagalm
  2. a sound or singing produced or uttered back in response to another one