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Rareepenthesis
The correct spelling is epenthesis.
How to pronounce epenthesis
/ɪˈpɛn.θə.sɪs/
nounIPA: /ɪˈpɛn.θə.sɪs/
Say it like: Epe-nth-esi-s
The correct spelling is epenthesis. The insertion of a phoneme, letter, or syllable into a word, usually to satisfy the phonological constraints of a language or poetic context.
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Definition
noun
- 1.The insertion of a phoneme, letter, or syllable into a word, usually to satisfy the phonological constraints of a language or poetic context.
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