spirantize

spirantize
spirantization, n.
/spuy"reuhn tuyz'/, v.t., spirantized, spirantizing. Phonet.
to change into or pronounce as a spirant.
Also, esp. Brit., spirantise.
[1895-1900; SPIRANT + -IZE]

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