gemination
UK /ˌd͡ʒɛm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌd͡ʒɛm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun 2
Definitions
noun
1
A doubling.
bilateral gemination of the maxillary central incisors
2
The phenomenon of a consonant being pronounced for an audibly longer period of time than is normal; an instance of such lengthened pronunciation.
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