orthoepist

/ɔrθoʊˈɛpɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who specializes in the study of correct pronunciation of words.

“The linguist became an orthoepist to improve her understanding of dialects.”

2. noun

A person who compiles a pronunciation dictionary.

“The orthoepist spent years creating a comprehensive pronunciation guide for the language.”

Synonyms

  • linguist
  • phonologist

Antonyms

  • dialectician