Orthoepy (noun)
aw-thoh-u-pee
The study of correct pronunciation.
First recorded in 1660–70; from Greek orthoépeia “correctness of diction,” equivalent to ortho- “straight, correct, right” + epe- (stem of épos “word”) + -ia noun suffix; ortho-, -y
Example sentences
“But, to one unacquainted with Spanish orthoepy, it may be observed that the “j” is pronounced as an aspirated “h””
Wonky (adj) won-kee Not straight or balanced, off kilter. First recorded in 1915–20; perhaps variant of dialectal wanky, equivalent to wank(le) ( Middle English wankel, Old English wancol. (more…)
