Definitions for epenthesis
əˈpɛn θə sɪs; -ˌsizepenthe·sis

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. epenthesisnoun

   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"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. epenthesisnoun

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

2. Etymology: Middle of 16th century: via, from ἐπένθεσις, from ἐπεντίθημι, from ἐπί + ἐντίθημι, from ἐν + τίθημι.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Epenthesisnoun

   In grammar. The addition of a vowel or consonant in the middle of a word. John Harris

   Etymology: ἐπενϑεσις.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Epenthesis

   In phonology, epenthesis (; Greek ἐπένθεσις) means the addition of one or more sounds to a word, especially in the beginning syllable (prothesis) or in the ending syllable (paragoge) or in-between two syllabic sounds in a word. The word epenthesis comes from epi- "in addition to" and en- "in" and thesis "putting". Epenthesis may be divided into two types: excrescence for the addition of a consonant, and for the addition of a vowel, svarabhakti (in Hindi, Bengali and other North Indian languages, stemming from Sanskrit) or alternatively anaptyxis (). The opposite process, where one or more sounds are removed, is referred to as elision.

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1. epenthesis

   Epenthesis is a phonological process in linguistics where an additional sound or letter is inserted into a word to ease pronunciation. This alteration can occur either within the word or at the end. It is commonly used in poetry and prose to keep the rhythm or meter consistent.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Epenthesisnoun

   the insertion of a letter or a sound in the body of a word; as, the b in "nimble" from AS. n/mol

2. Etymology: [L., fr. Gr. ; 'epi` + to put or set in.]

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1. Epenthesis

   In phonology, epenthesis means the addition of one or more sounds to a word, especially to the interior of a word. The word epenthesis comes from epi + en + thesis. Epenthesis may be divided into two types: excrescence, for the addition of a consonant, and anaptyxis for the addition of a vowel.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Epenthesis

   e-pen′the-sis, n. the insertion of a letter or syllable within a word.—adj. Epenthet′ic. [Gr.]

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1. • Articulation

How to pronounce epenthesis?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of epenthesis in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of epenthesis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=epenthesis
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Epenthesis
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=epenthesis
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epenthesis
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epenthesis
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=epenthesis
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=epenthesis