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orthoepy
[awr-thoh-uh-pee, awr-thoh-ep-ee]
orthoepy
/ ˈɔːθəʊˌɛpɪ, ˌɔːθəʊˈɛpɪk /
noun
the study of correct or standard pronunciation
Other Word Forms
- orthoepic adjective
- orthoepical adjective
- orthoepist noun
- orthoepistic adjective
- ˌǰٳˈ辱 adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of orthoepy1
Example Sentences
But where were we to seek for the standard of our orthoepy?
The orthography is according to Jack's orthoepy, for there are various spellings of the word.
But, to one unacquainted with Spanish orthoepy, it may be observed that the “j” is pronounced as an aspirated “h”—in short, as the Greek chi—and so also is “x” in the Aztec orthography.
The orthography is according to Jack’s orthoepy, for there are various spellings of the word.
I had myself conceived the idea of presenting the words untrammeled with explanation of the orthoepy, or marks of accent; but the form was not decided upon.
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