word-initial
Adjective
Meaning
word-initial (not comparable)
Alternative form of wordinitial
Examples
However, づら zura 'wig' (from かつら katsura) and づけ zuke (a sushi term for lean tuna soaked in soy sauce) are examples of word-initial づ today.
Liaison consonants In French, a liaison is used to bridge the gap between word-final and word-initial vowel sounds.
Such words retain their word-initial /l/ in North Korea.
They are unaspirated for almost all speakers when immediately following word-initial s, as in spill, still, skill.