äänijänne

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Finnish

Etymology

ääni +‎ jänne

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈæːniˌjænːeˣ/,
  • Rhymes: -ænːe
  • Hyphenation(key): ääni‧jänne

Noun

äänijänne

  1. The sinewy edge of the äänihuuli (vocal fold)
  2. vocal cord
    Hänellä on vahvat äänijänteet.
    He's got strong vocal cords.

Usage notes

This word is seldom used in singular.

Declension

Possessive forms of äänijänne (Kotus type 48*J/hame, nt-nn gradation)

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