Epenthesis
noun | /epenthesis/
The insertion of an extra sound into a word, often to make pronunciation easier.
Epenthesis
noun | /epenthesis/
Advanced WordsHARDThe insertion of an extra sound into a word, often to make pronunciation easier.
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"The pronunciation shows epenthesis when an extra vowel appears between two difficult consonants. Means: A vowel has been inserted into the word to make it easier to pronounce."
"Linguists studied epenthesis in the changing pronunciation of the borrowed word. Means: Linguists examined the addition of a sound during pronunciation."
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Epenthesis means a sound is placed in the middle: think of “entering” a sound into a word.
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