lenis

Speech parts

1. lenis - Noun

2. lenis - Adjective

3. Lenis - Proper noun

Meaning

lenis (not comparable)

(phonetics) Weakly articulated (of a consonant), hence voiced; especially as compared to the others of a group of homorganic consonants.
Synonym: lax
Antonym: fortis

lenis (plural lenes)

(phonetics) A lenis consonant.

Lenis (plural Lenises)

A surname.

Anagrams

Examples

As a result, some authors prefer to use the terms " fortis " and "lenis" in place of "voiceless" and "voiced". Source: Internet

In this vein, an alternative transcription of *š is *s, with the macron below indicating a soft (lenis) articulation in Semitic transcription. Source: Internet

In such cases, the terms fortis is sometimes used for aspiration or gemination, whereas lenis is used for single, tenuous, or voiced stops. Source: Internet

However, this is difficult to measure, and there is usually debate over the actual mechanism of alleged fortis or lenis consonants. Source: Internet

Pending more clarity as to the precise nature of this contrast it is commonly characterized as a contrast between 'fortis' and 'lenis' consonants. Source: Internet

Such sounds are often referred to informally as lenis or half- voiced in the case of consonants. Source: Internet

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