ghawa syndrome

Etymology
Named after the resyllabification of dialectal as, which is the prototypical example of the phenomenon.

Noun

 * 1)  A phenomenon in some Arabic dialects in which the second consonant in a word forms a cluster with the first consonant.
 * 2)  Imitation of such resyllabification due to perceived prestige or correctness.
 * 1)  Imitation of such resyllabification due to perceived prestige or correctness.

Usage notes

 * Dialects exhibiting the phenomenon include some Iraqi dialects, Sana Yemeni, Najdi, Northern Israeli Bedouin Arabic, Burayami of Oman, and Najdi-descendant speakers of Kuwaiti Gulf Arabic.

Translations

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