单词 | epenthesis |
释义 | epenthesis (once / 1181932 pages) n WORD FAMILY epenthesis USAGE EXAMPLESEpenthesis is the insertion of a sound which facilitates pronunciation, such as that of b in Fr. chambre, from Lat. camera. Weekley, Ernest, The Romance of Names(2010) This, by an aphaeresis of tau and an epenthesis of omicron in two places, may be identified with echonoe, and signifies 'that which has mind.' Jowett, Benjamin, Cratylus(2010) But epenthesis of a consonant is more common, especially b or p after m, and d after n. Weekley, Ernest, The Romance of Names(2010) n the insertion of a vowel or consonant into a word to make its pronunciation easier the insertion of a vowel in the plural of the word `bush' is epenthesis Hyper articulation the aspect of pronunciation that involves bringing articulatory organs together so as to shape the sounds of speech |
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