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Noun — In phonetics, an unaspirated (or "smooth") voiceless stop consonant, as opposed to an aspirated one.

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Etymology

An anglicised form of Latin lēnis ("smooth, gentle").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “lene” mean?

The word “lene” means in phonetics, an unaspirated (or "smooth") voiceless stop consonant, as opposed to an aspirated one. In plain terms, a specialist phonetics term for a "soft," unaspirated consonant sound, as opposed to an aspirated one.

How do you pronounce “lene”?

“Lene” is pronounced LEEN (/ˈliːn/ in IPA).

How do you use “lene” in a sentence?

Here is “lene” used in a sentence: “Linguists contrast the lene consonants of one language with the aspirated stops of another.”

What part of speech is “lene”?

“Lene” is a noun.

Where does the word “lene” come from?

The word “lene” comes from Latin. An anglicised form of Latin lēnis ("smooth, gentle").

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