Lenis

Pronunciation

• enPR: lÄ“'nÉ™s, IPA: /ˈliːnɪs/, /ˈlÉ›nɪs/

Origin

Latin lenis ("soft, smooth").

Full definition of lenis

Adjective

1. (phonetics) weakly articulated (of a consonant), hence voiced; especially as compared to the others of a group of homorganic consonants.

Derived terms

• lenition

Anagrams

• liens
• lines