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Meaning of lenis

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lenis

Pronunciation:/ˈliːnɪs/

noun

Definitions

  1. A lenis consonant.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Weakly articulated (of a consonant), hence voiced; especially as compared to the others of a group of homorganic consonants.

    Synonyms:lax
    Antonyms:fortis
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/lenis

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