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Language Contact: Phonological Convergence and Divergence
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What is phonological convergence?
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The process by which two languages become more similar in their phonological systems.
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Phonological convergence is the process by which two languages become more similar in their phonological systems. This can happen through a variety of mechanisms, such as borrowing, sound change, and analogy.