anaptyxes

/ænæpˈtɪkiːz/

Definitions

1. noun

In linguistics, a syllable that is added to a word to make its pronunciation clearer.

“The anaptyches in the word ‘anaphor’ helps to break down its pronunciation for easier understanding.”

Synonyms

  • epenthesis
  • vocalic mutation

Antonyms

  • aphesis