Definition: A liaison is the phenomenon whereby a normally silent consonant at the end of a word is pronounced at the beginning of the word that follows it. Note that liaison is not the same thing as enchaînement.
Types of liaisons:
liaison obligatoire - required liaison
liaison facultative - optional liaison
liaison interdite - forbidden liaison
Misspelling: liason
Lesson: Liaisons
Related terms: hiatus - euphony - enchaînement
Types of liaisons:
liaison obligatoire - required liaison
liaison facultative - optional liaison
liaison interdite - forbidden liaison
Misspelling: liason
Lesson: Liaisons
Related terms: hiatus - euphony - enchaînement
