orthoepy

 
Pronunciation: /ˈɔːθəʊɛpi, -iːpi, ɔːˈθəʊɪpi/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the correct or accepted pronunciation of words.
  • the study of correct or accepted pronunciation.

Derivatives

orthoepic

Pronunciation: /-ˈɛpɪk/
adjective

orthoepist

noun

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Greek orthoepeia 'correct speech', from orthos 'right or straight' + epos, epe- 'word'