äännevaihtelua
Äännevaihtelu refers to the phenomenon in linguistics where the pronunciation of a word or morpheme changes depending on its phonetic environment. This is a common feature in many languages and can manifest in various ways, such as the variation of a consonant sound or a vowel sound. For instance, a consonant might be voiced or voiceless, or its place of articulation might shift. Vowel sounds can change in quality, length, or diphthongize.
In Finnish, äännevaihtelu is a well-known and systematic feature of the language, particularly concerning consonants. This
The study of äännevaihtelu is crucial for understanding the historical development of languages, as sound changes