word
epenthesis
eh-PEN-thuh-sis
ɛˈpɛnθɪsɪsListen
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Syllable breakdown
epenthesis
Dictionary meaning
The insertion of a vowel or consonant into a word; for example, some speakers insert a vowel in 'film', pronouncing it 'fillum'.
History and origin
Greek — 'epi' (upon) + 'en' (in) + 'thesis' (placing).
Common mispronunciations
EH-pen-thee-siseh-pen-THEE-sis
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