epenthesis
What is another word for epenthesis? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The insertion of a sound, letter or syllable into a word, usually because of the sound patterns of a language.
Antonyms
How to use epenthesis
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
vowel epenthesis
consonant epenthesis
an example of epenthesis
It is a technical term used mainly in linguistics and phonetics.
Etymology
The word entered English in the middle of the 16th century by way of Late Latin. It comes from Ancient Greek epenthesis, from a verb meaning to insert.
Full origin of epenthesis →Frequently asked questions
What does epenthesis mean?
Epenthesis is the insertion of a sound, letter or syllable into a word. It usually happens to make the word easier to say within the sound patterns of a language.
How do you pronounce epenthesis?
It is pronounced ih-PEN-thuh-sis, with the stress on the second syllable.
What is the plural of epenthesis?
The plural is epentheses.
