phonetic erosion

Questions

What does phonetic erosion mean?

The loss of phonemes from a spoken word (or of words in a phrase) over time, sometimes as a result of grammaticalization.

How to pronounce phonetic erosion

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “phonetic erosion”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “phonetic erosion”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “phonetic erosion” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.