"line-loin merger" meaning in English

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Noun

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  1. (phonology) The phonemic merger between the diphthongs /aɪ/ and /ɔɪ/ that occurs for speakers of Southern English English, Irish English, Newfoundland English, and Caribbean English making "line" and "loin" homophones. Wikipedia link: line-loin merger Categories (topical): Phonology
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