(n) changing the pronunciation of a borrowed word to agree with the borrowers' phonology, Syn. naturalisation, Example:the naturalization in English of many Italian words
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
n. [ Cf. F. naturalisation. ] The act or process of naturalizing, esp. of investing an alien with the rights and privileges of a native or citizen; also, the state of being naturalized. [ 1913 Webster ]