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orthoepy

[ awr-thoh-uh-pee ] [ /ɔrˈθoʊ ə pi/ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun

the study of correct pronunciation

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homologous

[ huh-mol-uh-guhs ] [ /həˈmɒl ə gəs/ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adjective

corresponding in characteristics

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mussitate

[ muhs-i-teyt ] [ /ˈmʌs ɪˌteɪt/ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

verb

to mutter or mumble

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