apophony

noun

apoph·​o·​ny
əˈpäfənē,
aˈ-
plural -es
: ablaut

Word History

Etymology

apo- + -phony; translation of German ablaut

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“Apophony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apophony. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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