itacist

/ɪˈtæsɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who advocates for or promotes itacism, the theory that the pronunciation of the letter ‘i’ should be /aɪ/ rather than the standard /ɪ/.

“The linguist was known as an itacist for her outspoken views on the pronunciation of the letter ‘i’.”

Synonyms

  • itacist
  • linguistic reformist

Antonyms

  • orthodox linguist
  • phonatist