Geminately

/ˈdʒɛmɪnətli/ adverb

Definition

In a geminated manner, with doubling or repetition, or (in linguistics) with lengthened consonant pronunciation.

Etymology

From geminate + -ly adverbial suffix. Technical term used in linguistic descriptions to indicate how sounds are articulated with doubling.

Kelly Says

When linguists say a word is pronounced 'geminately,' they're describing a subtle feature you probably don't even notice unless you speak a language that requires it.

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