IPA: /ˈdʒɛmɪneɪt/
KK: /ˈdʒɛmɪneɪt/
adjective
Definition: Describing something that is formed in pairs or is doubled, often used in the context of sounds or arrangements.
Example: In linguistics, geminate consonants are pronounced for a longer duration than their singleton counterparts.
intransitive verb
Definition: To occur in pairs or to become doubled, especially in the context of sounds or letters in linguistics.
Example: In some languages, certain consonants can geminate, creating a longer sound.
noun
Definition: A type of consonant that is pronounced for a longer duration than a single consonant, often found in languages like Italian and in certain English words.
Example: In Italian, the word 'sotto' contains a geminate consonant.
transitive verb
Definition: To make a sound or letter longer or to double it, especially in linguistics.
Example: In phonetics, you may geminate a consonant to indicate a longer sound.