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epenthesis

Pronunciation: /ɛˈpɛnθɪsɪs/
Definition of epenthesis

noun (plural epentheses /-siːz/)

[mass noun]
  • the insertion of a sound or letter within a word, e.g. the b in thimble.

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epenthetic

Pronunciation: /ɛpɛnˈθɛtɪk/
adjective

Origin:

mid 16th century: via late Latin from Greek, from epentithenai 'insert', from epi 'in addition' + en- 'within' + tithenai 'to place'

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