epenthesis
Pronunciation:
/ɪˈpɛn.θə.sɪs/noun
Definitions
The insertion of a phoneme, letter, or syllable into a word, usually to satisfy the phonological constraints of a language or poetic context.
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/ɪˈpɛn.θə.sɪs/Definitions
The insertion of a phoneme, letter, or syllable into a word, usually to satisfy the phonological constraints of a language or poetic context.