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ablaut

Pronunciation: /ˈablaʊt/

Definition of ablaut

noun

[mass noun]
  • alternation in the vowels of related word forms, especially in Germanic strong verbs (e.g. in sing, sang, sung): [as modifier]:an ablaut series

Origin:

mid 19th century: from German, from ab 'off' + Laut 'sound'

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