ABLAUT - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

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

Categories: Vowel, Vowel sound

Synonyms

Ablaut

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "ablaut" was borrowed from German Ablaut.

🧩 Fun Fact

Word origins reveal what ancient peoples considered important enough to name and preserve.

➡️ Words that Start with AB

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Words that End with UT ⬅️

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