Explanation
Regular sound changes at the boundary between adjacent words or morphemes. Sound forms prove to be permeable: Proximity alters how linguistic units actually sound.
Example
Atlas example: Phonetic forms prove to be permeable: Proximity alters how linguistic units actually sound.
Counterexample
Mere formal similarity without the relationship characteristic of sandhi.
Distinction
Distinguishing from assimilation: What is decisive in sandhi is the specific movement; sound forms prove to be permeable: proximity alters how linguistic units actually sound.
Effect on thought and perception
Sound structures prove to be permeable: proximity alters how linguistic units actually sound.
Resonance
Sandhi makes the relationship perceptible as a directed change: sound structures prove to be permeable: proximity alters how linguistic units actually sound.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Sandhi“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-119-006. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-119-006The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.