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Epenthetic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition:

Used to describe the insertion of an extra sound or syllable into a word for ease of pronunciation.

Example Sentences:

1. The epenthetic 'uh' sound is often added to words in English to make them sound more fluid.
2. In some dialects, an epenthetic 'r' is added at the end of words such as "draw" or "idea".

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