IPA: /ˈɒksɪˌtoʊn/
KK: /ˈɑkɪˌtoʊn/
Definition: Describing a word that has an accent or stress on the last syllable.
Example: In Greek, the word 'café' is an example of an oxytone because the stress is on the final syllable.
Definition: A word that has its emphasis or accent on the final syllable.
Example: In the word 'café', the stress is on the last syllable, making it an oxytone.
IPA: /ˈpeɪdʒɪnəl/
KK: /ˈpeɪdʒɪnəl/
Definition: Relating to or consisting of pages in a book or document.
Example: The paginal layout of the report made it easy to read and navigate.
IPA: /ˌpæl.ə.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
KK: /pælətəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definition: A process in speech where a sound is pronounced with the tongue against the roof of the mouth, which changes how it sounds.
Example: In some languages, palatalization can change the meaning of words.
IPA: /ˈpælətəˌlaɪz/
KK: /ˈpælətəˌlaɪz/
Definition: To change a sound in speech so that it is pronounced with the tongue raised toward the hard palate of the mouth.
Example: In some languages, speakers often palatalize certain consonants before front vowels.
IPA: /ˈpælɪnˌdroʊm/
KK: /ˈpælɪnˌdroʊm/
Definition: A word, phrase, or number that is the same when read forwards and backwards.
Example: "Racecar" is a well-known example of a palindrome.
IPA: //pəˈlɪn.drə.mɪk//
KK: /pælɪnˈdrɑmɪk/
Definition: Relating to a word, phrase, number, or other sequence of characters that reads the same forward and backward.
Example: The word 'racecar' is a palindromic word because it is spelled the same way in both directions.
IPA: /ˈpæŋɡræm/
KK: /ˈpæŋɡræm/
Definition: A sentence that includes every letter of the alphabet at least once.
Example: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog is a famous pangram.
IPA: /ˈpærəˌɡoʊdʒ/
KK: /pærəˈgoʊdʒ/
Definition: The act of adding a sound, syllable, or letter to the end of a word, which can happen naturally or for grammatical reasons.
Example: In poetry, the use of paragoge can create a specific rhythm or sound.
IPA: /ˈpærəɡræf/
KK: /ˈpærəˌɡræf/
Definition: A section of writing that contains one or more sentences and focuses on a single idea or topic, usually starting on a new line.
Example: The teacher asked us to write a paragraph about our favorite book.
Definition: A section of writing that usually contains several sentences and focuses on a single idea or topic.
IPA: /ˈpærəˌɡræfər/
KK: /ˈpærəˌgræfər/
Definition: A person who writes paragraphs, often for articles or editorial content.
Example: The paragrapher crafted clear and engaging sections for the magazine.
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