Phrase guide

aspirate mutation

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈæs.pɪ.rət mjuˈteɪ.ʃən/
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  • rhymes with -eɪʃən

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noun

Meaning 1

An alteration of the initial consonant of a word which occurs in certain Celtic languages under particular linguistic circumstances.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: spirant mutation

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Breton: kemmadur dre c'hwezhañ — word-initial consonant alteration
  • Cornish: treylyans hwithys — word-initial consonant alteration
  • French: mutation spirante — word-initial consonant alteration
  • Irish: análaithe — word-initial consonant alteration
  • Italian: mutazione aspirata — word-initial consonant alteration
  • Scottish Gaelic: analachadh — word-initial consonant alteration
  • Welsh: treiglad llaes — word-initial consonant alteration