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Zero consonant
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a phonological phenomenon where a consonant sound is not pronounced in a particular position within a word or a specific language context, often resulting in a phonetic gap or absence of sound
What is a "zero consonant"?
A zero consonant refers to the absence of a consonant sound where one might be expected in a particular phonetic context. This phenomenon often occurs in certain languages or dialects when a consonant is dropped, leading to a smoother transition between sounds or syllables. For example, in Spanish, the word "está" (is) can be pronounced as "ta," where the /s/ sound is omitted in casual speech. Zero consonants are significant in linguistics because they demonstrate how sounds can be omitted in speech, highlighting the fluidity and adaptability of language.
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