Sandhi

Sandhi is a linguistic process found in many languages, including Sanskrit, where sounds change or merge at word boundaries for smoother pronunciation and flow. It involves blending vowels, consonants, or words when they come together, often resulting in a combined or altered form. For example, in Sanskrit, the word "Deva" (god) and "Isha" (lord) combine as "DevadIsha" rather than "Deva Isha." Sandhi helps maintain euphony and can influence grammatical structure. It's similar to how in English, "the apple" is often pronounced as "th' apple" to ease speech.