orthoepy

/ɔrθəˈpiː/

Definitions

1. noun

the study of correct pronunciation and the rules governing it

“The linguist spent her career studying orthoepy and publishing her findings.”

2. noun

correct pronunciation

“She practiced orthoepy to improve her accent.”

Synonyms

  • phonetics
  • pronunciation

Antonyms

  • dyslexia
  • malapropism