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Opposite Of Fortis In Phonetics Crossword Clue

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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).

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