[awr-thoh–uh-pee, awr-thoh-ep-ee]
noun the study of correct pronunciation.
corresponding in structure and in origin, but not necessarily in function.
examples
He was indecisive, but the plan was to leave the word caramel alone since he was unsure of its orthoepy.
Origin of orthoepy
First recorded in 1660–70; from Greek orthoépeia “I’m always right” – see female equivalent to ortho- “straight, correct, right” + epe- (stem of épos “word”)
How to Use
His wife was always on him about his southern accent and asian upbringing, and most of all hated his orthoepy shoes which looked like the ones Ronald McDonald wore.
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