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epentesis

/ɪˈpɛn.θə.sɪs/

epenthesis in Indonesian: epentesis, swarabakti. In English, epenthesis means the insertion of a phoneme, letter, or syllable into a word, usually to satisfy the phonological constraints of a language or poetic context.

Indonesian words for epenthesis

insertion of a phoneme or letter into a word
epentesis, swarabakti

English meaning of epenthesis

  1. noun The insertion of a phoneme, letter, or syllable into a word, usually to satisfy the phonological constraints of a language or poetic context.

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Questions about epenthesis in Indonesian

What is the meaning of epenthesis in Indonesian?
Epenthesis in Indonesian is epentesis, swarabakti.
Apa arti epenthesis?
Epenthesis: epentesis, swarabakti.
What does epenthesis mean in English?
Epenthesis means the insertion of a phoneme, letter, or syllable into a word, usually to satisfy the phonological constraints of a language or poetic context.

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