Word: epenthesis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ep
en
the
sis
Definition: The insertion of a phoneme, letter, or syllable into a word, usually to satisfy the phonological constraints of a language or poetic context.
Morphemes:
Affix: epenthesis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The insertion of a phoneme, letter, or syllable into a word, usually to satisfy the phonological constraints of a language or poetic context.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐπί
Language: grc
Decoded: epi
PoS: Preposition
Meaning: as well, besides (often with δέ )
Affix: ἐν-
Language: grc
Decoded: en-
Meaning: in
Affix: τίθημι
Language: grc
Decoded: tithemi
Meaning: put, place