Synonyms for apophony

Most common

vowel mutation · gradation · ablaut · antiphony

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   Modification of an internal vowel sound in a word or linguistic root, especially so as to establish a lexical distinction.

Forms

Plural

apophonies → gradations, ablauts, antiphonies…

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

ablaut

9 letters

gradation³, antiphony

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (gradation³ = 3 syllables).