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orthoepy

noun as in pronunciation

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It has a certain crude and primitive grammar, but in point of orthoepy is extremely difficult.

Orthoepy, a word derived from the Greek orthon (upright), and epos (a word), signifies the right utterance of words.

Orthography is less essential to language than orthoepy; since all languages are spoken, whilst but a few languages are written.

Orthography addresses itself to the eye, orthoepy to the ear.

In this case it is opposed to orthoepy, orthography, syntax, and the other parts of grammar.

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On this page you'll find 14 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to orthoepy, such as: accent, diction, utterance, articulation, drawl, and elocution.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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