noun
orthoepy
Orthoepy (noun) means the branch of language study that looks at how words are pronounced.
noun
1
The branch of language study that looks at how words are pronounced.
2
The way a word is usually or correctly said.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek ὀρθοέπεια (orthoépeia), possibly via Latin orthoepia, from Ancient Greek ὀρθός (orthós, "correct") plus ἔπος (épos, "word") plus -ία (-ía, "-y").
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What is the meaning of orthoepy?
"orthoepy" (noun) means the branch of language study that looks at how words are pronounced.
What is another word for orthoepy?
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What are the different meanings of orthoepy?
"orthoepy" has 2 main meanings: 1. The branch of language study that looks at how words are pronounced; 2. The way a word is usually or correctly said.
