ablaut [noun]

Definition of ablaut:

a vowel whose quality or length is changed to indicate linguistic distinctions (such as sing sang sung song)

Synonyms of ablaut:

● Gradation

● Mutation

● Phonetics

● Graduation

● Step

● Vowel

● Stride

● Degree


Opposite/Antonyms of ablaut:

● Consonant

● Intense

● Moderation

● High

● Immoderation


Sentence/Example of ablaut:

This allomorph also causes the back vowel to ablaut to a low vowel.