See Also: orthoepy(dictionary)

orthoepy (iou)



orthoepy noun. M17.
[Greek orthoepeia correctness of diction, ult. formed as ORTHO- + epe-, epos word: see -IA1, -Y3.]
The branch of grammar that deals with (correct) pronunciation, esp. the relationship between pronunciation and spelling. M17.
Correct, accepted, or customary pronunciation. E19.