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English > 2 senses of the word orthoepy:
NOUNcommunicationorthoepy, pronunciationthe way a word or a language is customarily spoken
cognitionorthoepya term formerly used for the part of phonology that dealt with the 'correct' pronunciation of words and its relation to 'correct' orthography
English > orthoepy: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningThe way a word or a language is customarily spoken.
Synonympronunciation
NarrowerReceived PronunciationThe approved pronunciation of British English
Broaderspeech, speech communication, spoken communication, spoken language, language, voice communication, oral communication(language) communication by word of mouth
English > orthoepy: 2 senses > noun 2, cognition
MeaningA term formerly used for the part of phonology that dealt with the 'correct' pronunciation of words and its relation to 'correct' orthography.
Broaderphonology, phonemicsThe study of the sound system of a given language and the analysis and classification of its phonemes