Definition of epenthesis

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  • epenthesis is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
  • epenthesis is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
  • epenthesis is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of epenthesis

  • the insertion of a vowel or consonant into a word to make its pronunciation easier (noun)

    Examples

    1. the insertion of a vowel in the plural of the word `bush' is epenthesis

See definition of epenthesis in Merriam Webster