verb to double or repeat
adjective having a doubled or repeated consonant sound
In linguistics, geminate refers to a double or long consonant sound, where a single consonant is pronounced for an extended period of time. This can affect the meaning of a word in certain languages.
In the study of language acquisition, geminate consonants may pose challenges for learners, as they require precise articulation and timing to distinguish from single consonants.
In phonetics, geminate consonants are those that are pronounced for a longer duration than single consonants, often represented by double letters in transcription.
In linguistics, a writer may use the term 'geminate' to refer to a double consonant, where two identical consonants appear consecutively in a word, such as in the word 'bookkeeper.'
A psychologist may use the term 'geminate' when discussing speech patterns and phonetics in relation to language development or speech disorders.
Linguists often use the term 'geminate' to describe a consonant that is pronounced for an extended period of time, typically twice as long as a singleton consonant.
Speech therapists may use the concept of 'geminate' consonants when working with clients who have difficulty with articulation or pronunciation.