gemination

Meanings

• Process

  The process of repeating a consonant sound or consonant cluster in the same syllable in speech.

  - "The word 'butter' contains the gemination of the 'tt' sound."
  - "The word 'ittitude' is an example of a word with double 't' gemination."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gemination
attention , depression , expression , intention , permission , repression , session

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Variants

List of all variants of gemination that leads to same result
geminate , geminated , geminates , geminating , gemination , geminations

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Etymology

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The term 'gemination' comes from the Latin word 'geminare', meaning 'to make twin' or 'to duplicate'. In linguistics, it refers to the repetition of a consonant sound or consonant cluster in the same syllable.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'gemination' is also used in astronomy to refer to the splitting of a star into two components.

2. Gemination is a common phenomenon in many languages, including English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, and Russian.

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Related Concepts

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1. Assimilation: Assimilation is a phonological process where a sound becomes similar to an adjacent sound due to the influence of the adjacent sound. Gemination is the opposite of assimilation, as it involves the repetition of a sound rather than its assimilation to another sound.

2. Alliteration: Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound at the beginning of multiple words in a phrase or sentence. Gemination is a type of alliteration where the repeated sound is a consonant cluster within the same syllable.

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Culture

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Gemination is an important concept in poetry and literature, particularly in alliterative verse, where it adds rhythm and musicality to the language. It can also be found in various forms of music, such as in the repetition of notes or rhythms.

How to Memorize "gemination"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the letters 'tt' or 'dd' being repeated in a word to create the gemination effect.
   - Visualize the tongue making the same sound twice in quick succession to understand the concept of gemination.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gemination' with the idea of repetition or duplication.
   - Think of the word 'butter' and its repeated 'tt' sound to remember the concept.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Twin T's Together' to remember the concept of gemination.
   - Use the word 'butter' as a reminder of the 'tt' gemination in English words.

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