orthoepy
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of orthoepy
First recorded in 1660–70; from Greek orthoépeia “correctness of diction,” equivalent to ortho- “straight, correct, right” + epe- (stem of épos “word”) + -ia noun suffix; see origin at ortho-, -y 3
Example Sentences
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Orthography is less essential to language than orthoepy; since all languages are spoken, whilst but a few languages are written.
From A Handbook of the English Language by Latham, R. G. (Robert Gordon)
But where were we to seek for the standard of our orthoepy?
From Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature by Disraeli, Isaac
The attempt to teach orthoepy without much drill and practice is of little use.
From A Manual of Pronunciation For Practical Use in Schools and Families by Ashmore, Otis
It is so arranged as to teach orthography and orthoepy simultaneously.
From Lee's Last Campaign by Gorman, John C.
In orthography I have supposed orthoepy, or just utterance of words, to be included; orthography being only the art of expressing certain sounds by proper characters.
From A Grammar of the English Tongue by Johnson, Samuel
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