Gemination is a phonological process in which a single consonant is pronounced as a longer duration or with more emphasis than its regular length. This can occur in various languages and is often marked by doubled letters or a geminate symbol. Gemination can affect the duration, intensity, or articulation of a consonant sound, resulting in a longer or more distinct pronunciation of that sound within a word. In some cases, gemination can also have an impact on word meaning or grammatical structure.
