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Lenes

UK
/ˈliː.nɪs/
US
/ˈlɛn.ɪs/
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Translation lenes into russian

lenis
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈliː.nɪs/
US
/ˈlɛn.ɪs/
The linguist explained the concept of lenis in phonetics.
Лингвист объяснил концепцию лениса в фонетике.
lenis
Adjective
raiting
UK
/ˈliː.nɪs/
US
/ˈlɛn.ɪs/
The lenis consonants in the language are pronounced softly.
Мягкие согласные в языке произносятся мягко.
The lenis sound is less forceful than the fortis sound.
Слабый звук менее силен, чем фортисный звук.

Definitions

lenis
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈliː.nɪs/
US
/ˈlɛn.ɪs/
A speech sound that is produced with relatively less force or breath pressure compared to a fortis sound.
In linguistics, a lenis consonant is typically softer and less aspirated than its fortis counterpart.
lenis
Adjective
raiting
UK
/ˈliː.nɪs/
US
/ˈlɛn.ɪs/
Characterized by a soft or gentle articulation, especially in phonetics, where a sound is produced with less force or breath.
The lenis consonants in the language are often softer and less aspirated than their fortis counterparts.