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[ぼ(母)·いん(音)·こう(交)·たい(替)]
boinkoutai
noun

Root Words:

[ぼ(母)·いん(音) + こう(交)·たい(替)]
boin + koutai

English Meaning(s) for 母音交替

noun
  1. ablaut; vowel gradation; apophony
  2. vowel shift
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Definition and Synonyms for 母音交替

Ablaut a vowel whose quality or length is changed to indicate linguistic distinctions (such as sing sang sung song)
Synonyms: 母音交替

Meanings for each kanji in 母音交替

» mama; mother
» sound; noise
» mingle; mixing; association; coming & going
» exchange; spare; substitute; per-

Categories 母音交替 is a member of

Vowel Sound a speech sound made with the vocal tract open
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