epenthesis
epenthesis
Definition
ep·en·thesis (ep en′t̸hə sis)
noun pl. -·ses′-sēz′
- Phonet. a change which involves the insertion of an unhistoric sound or letter in a word, as the b in mumble or the extra syllable in the pronunciation (at̸hʹə·lēt) for athlete
- the inserted sound or letter
Etymology: LL < Gr < epi-, upon + en-, in + thesis, a placing: see thesis
ep·en·thet′ic (ep′en t̸het′ik) adjective
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