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epenthesis
[ uh-pen-thuh-sis ]
noun
, plural ep·en·the·ses [uh, -, pen, -th, uh, -seez].
- the insertion of one or more sounds in the middle of a word, as the schwa in the nonstandard pronunciation [el, -, uh, m] of elm.
epenthesis
/ ˌɛpɛnˈθɛtɪk; ɛˈpɛnθɪsɪs /
noun
- the insertion of a sound or letter into a word
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Derived Forms
- epenthetic, adjective
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Other Words From
- ep·en·thet·ic [ep-, uh, n-, thet, -ik], adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of epenthesis1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of epenthesis1
C17: via Late Latin from Greek, from epentithenai to insert, from epi- + en- ² + tithenai to place
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Example Sentences
Consicio, contrary to Epenthesis, is when somewhat is cutte of from the myddeste of the worde, as: Idolatry for Idololatry.
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Epenthesis, e-pen′the-sis, n. the insertion of a letter or syllable within a word.
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Epenthesis is the insertion of a sound which facilitates pronunciation, such as that of b in Fr.
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