backness

ˈbæknəs
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Translation of backness into German

Noun

1.

linguistics

TECH.
horizontal tongue position in vowel sounds
TECH.
Zungenrückstellung
  • Backness is crucial in distinguishing vowel sounds.Die Zungenrückstellung ist entscheidend, um Vokallautunterschiede zu unterscheiden.
2.

phonetics

TECH.
quality of being a back vowel
TECH.
Hinterzungenlage Vokalhinterheit
  • The backness of the vowel affects its sound.Die Hinterzungenlage des Vokals beeinflusst seinen Klang.
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Examples of backness in a sentence

  • Linguists study backness to understand language patterns.
  • Linguists study the backness of vowels in different languages.
  • The backness in pronunciation varies among dialects.

Translations of "backness" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieZungenstellungnf.

The concept of backness is essential in the study of vowel systems.

Das Konzept der Zungenstellung ist essenziell im Studium von Vokalsystemen.

The backness of the consonant changes its relationship to neighboring vowels.

Die Zungenstellung des Konsonanten verändert seine Beziehung zu benachbarten Vokalen.

dieRücklagenf.

In this layout, the backness of the shelf is hidden from the main area.

In diesem Layout ist die Rücklage des Regals vom Hauptbereich aus verborgen.

The backness of the seats allowed spectators a clear view of the stage.

Die Rücklage der Sitze erlaubte den Zuschauern einen klaren Blick auf die Bühne.

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backness: Examples and translations in context

In phonetics, backness helps classify vowels into different categories.

In der Phonetik hilft die Zungenstellung, Vokale in verschiedene Kategorien einzuordnen.

Understanding backness is crucial for accurate pronunciation in foreign languages.

Das Verständnis der Zungenstellung ist entscheidend für die korrekte Aussprache in Fremdsprachen.

Linguists measure the backness of vowels during their phonetic analysis.

Linguisten messen die Zungenstellung von Vokalen während ihrer phonetischen Analyse.

Examining backness can provide insights into dialectal variations between languages.

Die Untersuchung der Zungenstellung kann Einblicke in dialektale Variationen zwischen Sprachen geben.

Vowels can vary in backness depending on the position of the tongue.

Vokale können sich in der Zungenstellung unterscheiden, je nach Position der Zunge.

Teachers often explain backness when discussing the articulation of sounds.

Lehrer erklären oft die Zungenstellung, wenn sie über die Artikulation von Lauten sprechen.

He noted that backness affects how singers project their voices.

Er stellte fest, dass die Zungenstellung beeinflusst, wie Sänger ihre Stimmen projizieren.

Phonetic charts often represent the backness of sounds visually.

Phonetische Diagramme stellen die Zungenstellung von Lauten oft visuell dar.

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