"pre-fortis" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From pre- + fortis. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pre|fortis}} pre- + fortis Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} pre-fortis (not comparable)
  1. (phonetics) Immediately preceding a fortis consonant. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Phonetics
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