orthoepist
IPA: ˈɔrθʌˈɛpɪst
noun
- An expert at orthoepy: a person who studies the pronunciation of words, especially (historical) one of the orthoepists, 16th- and 17th-century linguists who tried to establish standard English pronunciations and spellings.
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Examples of "orthoepist" in Sentences
- The orthoepist was known for his expertise in pronunciation and speech
- As an orthoepist, she was often consulted on proper enunciation and accentuation
- The orthoepist carefully studied linguistic patterns and phonetic rules
- Many scholars consider him to be the foremost orthoepist of his generation
- The orthoepist's keen ear for phonetic nuances made him a sought-after consultant for actors and public speakers
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