How to pronounce “lenis”

Meaning

• [Adjective]
• (phonetics, of a consonant) Weakly articulated, hence voiced; especially as compared to the others of a group of homorganic consonants.
• [Noun]
• (phonetics) A lenis consonant.

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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