Definition

Relating to the correct pronunciation of words.

Example

The teacher emphasized the orthoepic rules of the language during the lesson.

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Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term orthoepic?

Yeah, it relates to how words are pronounced correctly, right?

Exactly! I find it fascinating how some words can be so orthoepic yet still sound weird to people.

Totally! Pronunciation can really change how we perceive a word.

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Root Explanation

Orthoepic is formed from "ortho-" (from Greek "orthos", meaning correct or straight) and "epic" (from Greek "epos", meaning word or speech). The term refers to the correct pronunciation of words.

Memory Tip

Think of 'correct' ('ortho-') pronunciation of 'words' ('epic') to remember that 'orthoepic' relates to the proper way to say words.

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