sound regularity

[/saʊnd ˌreɡjuˈlærɪti/]
nounpl: sound regularities
regularidade sonora
1. A consistent and predictable pattern in the way sounds change or are produced in a language, following specific phonological rules
The sound regularity between English and German vowels demonstrates the systematic nature of language evolution.
A regularidade sonora entre as vogais do inglês e do alemão demonstra a natureza sistemática da evolução linguística.
2. In historical linguistics, a principle stating that sound changes in a language typically follow regular patterns rather than occurring randomly
Grimm's Law is a famous example of sound regularity in Indo-European languages.
A Lei de Grimm é um exemplo famoso de regularidade sonora nas línguas indo-europeias.
This is primarily an academic and linguistic term used in both English-speaking and Brazilian Portuguese-speaking scholarly communities. It's particularly important in historical linguistics and comparative language studies, where it refers to the Neogrammarian principle that sound laws operate without exceptions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
phonetic regularitysound correspondencephonological patternsystematic sound change
Antonyms / Antônimos
sound irregularityphonetic irregularityirregular sound changephonological exception

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
regularidade sonora
Standard term used in linguistic and phonological studies
Portugal
regularidade sonora
Same term used in European Portuguese academic contexts

Related Words

phonologyhistorical linguisticssound changelinguistic reconstructioncomparative linguisticsphonetic correspondence

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow sound regularities
in accordance with sound regularities
sound regularities hold
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