epenthesis

/ɪˈpɛn.θə.sɪs/ · noun

Meaning

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

Etymology / origin

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Related words

schwa(English)glottal(English)anaptyxis(English)ecphonema(English)proparalepsis(English)paragoge(English)aphoresis(English)phonetic erosion(English)consonant(English)vowel(English)consonants(English)syllable(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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