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Vocabulary Entry
sandhi
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A linguistic term that refers to the alteration of sounds or the joining together of words or syllables in speech.
Example Sentences
"In Sanskrit, sandhi is crucial for understanding how words combine."
"The concept of sandhi explains why the pronunciation of words can change in connected speech."
"Students of the language learned about sandhi during their phonetics class."
V
verb
To combine or join together, especially in the context of language.
Example Sentences
"In many languages, we need to sandhi the endings of words to maintain harmony."
"When speaking quickly, we often sandhi our words without realizing it."
"She explained how to sandhi different phrases for smoother conversation."