Dictionary

Explore meaning, context, and usage with an online dictionary experience optimized for multilingual workflows.

Clear

Try these words

Meaning of epenthesis

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

epenthesis

Pronunciation:/ɪˈpɛn.θə.sɪs/

noun

Definitions

  1. The insertion of a phoneme, letter, or syllable into a word, usually to satisfy the phonological constraints of a language or poetic context.