[g]→[v]Certainty: 4/5Commonality: 3/5
Voiced velar plosive to Voiced labiodental fricative
The transformation of the voiced velar plosive ([g]) into the voiced labiodental fricative ([v]) is a documented phonetic shift, primarily occurring through a process of lenition. This change involves both a weakening of the consonant's articulation from a complete stop to a fricative, and a significant shift in its place of articulation from the velar region (back of the tongue against the soft palate) to the labiodental region (lower lip against upper teeth).
Phonetic Effects
Lenition, Spirantization, Labialization, Place Assimilation
Language Examples
кого→каво— Pronunciation of 'кого' (kogo) as [kavó] in genitive/accusative case endings.
белого→белово— Pronunciation of 'белого' (belogo) as [bʲeləvə] in genitive/accusative case endings.
Related Transformations
More Lenition Shifts
Sources & References
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