dissimilation
noun
dis·sim·i·la·tion
(ˌ)di-ˌsi-mə-?l?-shən 
: the change or omission of one of two identical or closely related sounds in a word
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“Dissimilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissimilation. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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dissimilation
noun
dis·sim·i·la·tion
(ˌ)dis-ˌim-ə-?l?-shən
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