dissimilation

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ˌdɪsɪmɪˈleɪʃən/

Noun

dissimilation

1. The act of dissimilating, of making dissimilar.
2. (phonology) A phenomenon whereby similar consonant or vowel sounds in a word become less similar, resulting in a form that is easier for the listener to perceive.

Antonyms

• assimilation

Translations

• French: dissimilation
• Russian: диссимиля́ция

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