The word "more geminated" is spelled with the IPA phonetic symbols /mɔːr dʒɛmɪneɪtɪd/. The symbol "ɔː" represents the long "o" sound, while "dʒ" stands for the "j" sound. "ɛ" represents the short "e" sound, and the "i" following it is pronounced as a short "i". "neɪtɪd" is pronounced with a long "a" sound followed by the "tɪd" ending. The word means "having more than one set of twin letters," which refers to sounds like "pp" or "tt" being pronounced with a stronger emphasis.
"More geminated" refers to a linguistic phenomenon wherein a consonant sound is pronounced with a lengthened duration or doubled intensity. Gemination, also known as consonant lengthening or doubling, occurs when a consonant sound is prolonged or intensified in a word. The term "more geminated" indicates that this phenomenon is taking place to a greater extent or degree compared to a surrounding consonant sound or in comparison to a previous instance of gemination within the same word or across different words.
Gemination can occur in various languages and is often marked by a strong articulation of the doubled consonant sound. It is typically indicated in writing by using a symbol such as a doubled letter or a diacritic mark above the consonant. More geminated consonant sounds can be observed in words with repeated or consecutive consonants, such as "bigger," "better," or "running," where the double consonant is pronounced with an increased length or emphasis.
The concept of "more geminated" is important in phonetics and phonology as it plays a role in distinguishing certain words or morphological forms in different languages, particularly those that use geminated consonants contrastively. It is a characteristic feature of languages like Finnish, Arabic, Italian, or Japanese, where gemination can alter the meaning or grammatical function of words. Overall, the term "more geminated" describes an intensified or lengthened pronunciation of a consonant sound, indicating a linguistic feature that contributes to phonetic distinctions.
The word "more" comes from the Old English word "māra", which means "greater, more". This word ultimately traces back to the Proto-Germanic word "*mēraz", meaning "great, mighty".
The term "geminated" comes from the Latin word "geminatus", which means "twinned, doubled". It is derived from the Latin word "geminare", which means "to double, twin".
When combined, "more geminated" suggests something that is doubly increased or intensified.