Meaning Of The Word Epenthesis

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What's The Definition Of Epenthesis?

epenthesis in American English
a change which involves the insertion of an unhistoric sound or letter in a word, as the b in mumble or the extra syllable in the pronunciation ( (ˈæθəˌlit) ) for athlete
noun: the insertion of one or more sounds in the middle of a word, as the schwa in the nonstandard pronunciation (ˈeləm) of elm

epenthesis in British English
noun: the insertion of a sound or letter into a word

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