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(me-tath-e-sis) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. the transposition of sounds or letters in a word.

Example Sentence

He had a problem with metathesis of n and m saying emeny instead of enemy.

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Metathesis can happen in spoken language.

Synonyms

transposition; rearrangement; inversion

Antonyms

correct pronunciation

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