Lautverschärfung
Lautverschärfung is a phonetic phenomenon that occurs in some Germanic languages, particularly in certain dialects of German. It refers to the process where a voiceless stop consonant, such as /p/, /t/, or /k/, becomes reinforced or "sharpened" when it follows a stressed vowel and is not followed by another consonant. This reinforcement can manifest in several ways, often resulting in a longer duration, a more forceful articulation, or a slight aspiration.
The precise phonetic realization of Lautverschärfung varies between dialects and speakers. In some instances, it might
Lautverschärfung is considered a prosodic feature, meaning it is related to the rhythm and intonation of speech.