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noun • A lenis consonant. adjective • Weakly articulated (of a consonant), hence voiced; especially as compared to the others of a group of homorganic consonants. | ||||||||
| 39% | 10 | Aqua fortis in Latin | ||||||
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| 39% | 8 | Shift in consonant pronunciation from fortis to lenis | ||||||
noun • A weakening of articulation causing a consonant to become lenis (soft). | ||||||||
Opposite Of Fortis In Phonetics Crossword Clue
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LENIS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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LENIS
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| New York Times15 Jan 1995 | Across 38 | |
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