orthoepy

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I had myself conceived the idea of presenting the words untrammeled with explanation of the orthoepy, or marks of accent; but the form was not decided upon.

From Every-Day Errors of Speech by Meredith, L. P.

The attempt to teach orthoepy without much drill and practice is of little use.

From A Manual of Pronunciation For Practical Use in Schools and Families by Ashmore, Otis

It is so arranged as to teach orthography and orthoepy simultaneously.

From Lee's Last Campaign by Gorman, John C.

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

From A Handbook of the English Language by Latham, R. G. (Robert Gordon)

The orthography is according to Jack’s orthoepy, for there are various spellings of the word.

From Gwen Wynn A Romance of the Wye by Reid, Mayne