klinkerbotsing

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈklɪŋ.kərˌbɔt.sɪŋ/

noun
Definitions
  • (orthography) An instance or phenomenon where a sequence of vowel characters may ambiguously or misleadingly suggest a different pronunciation as a digraph; used as a term for cases where the official spelling prescribes the use of hyphens or diaeresis.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish klinker (clinker) + Dutch, Flemish botsing.

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

botsing

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