Synonyms for ablaut
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The substitution of one root vowel for another, thus indicating a corresponding modification of use or meaning; vowel permutation, distinct from the phonetic influence of a succeeding vowel.
Forms
- Plural
- ablauts → alternations, apophonies…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| ablaut | steady | |
| alternation | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- apophony
- 11 letters
- alternation4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (alternation4 = 4 syllables).