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Definitions from the WebMetathesis - Definition and ExamplesDefinitionMetathesis refers to a linguistic phenomenon in which the order of sounds or syllables within a word is rearranged. This rearrangement often occurs due to ease of pronunciation or personal preference. Example of Metathesis - PhonologicalIn phonological metathesis, the order of sounds or syllables is altered within a word. One example is the word "ask," which underwent metathesis to become "aks" in certain dialects. Sample sentence: "He had a strong accent, pronouncing 'ask' as 'aks'." Example of Metathesis - MorphologicalIn morphological metathesis, the order of morphemes within a word is rearranged. An instance of this is the Old English word "bridde" which changed to the modern "bird" through metathesis. Sample sentence: "The word 'bird' evolved from 'bridde' through metathesis." Related Products on Amazon: | ||||
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