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[g]→[θ]Certainty: 5/5Commonality: 3/5

Voiced velar plosive to Voiceless dental fricative

The phonetic transformation from a voiced velar plosive /g/ to a voiceless dental fricative /θ/ is a complex shift involving changes in voicing, manner, and place of articulation. This shift is primarily attested as a conditioned sound change, often occurring due to assimilation to a following consonant.

Phonetic Effects

Lenition, Devoicing, Place Assimilation

Language Examples

g→θ— In specific contexts, such as before certain consonants, the underlying /g/ can be realized as [θ]. Examples include 'dignidad' (dignity) pronounced [diθ.ni.ˈðaθ] and 'obtener' (to obtain) pronounced [oθ.te.ˈneɾ].

Related Transformations

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