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””
Medley (noun) med-lee a mixture, especially of heterogeneous elements; hodgepodge; jumble. First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English noun and adjective medle(e), medlei(e), maedlai(e) “battle, war, quarrel; mixture, balanced mixture,” from…
