orthoepy noun. ['ɔ:Ɵǝʊɛpi, -i:pi, ɔ:'Ɵǝʊɪpi] M17.
[Greek orthoepeia correctness of diction, ult. formed as ORTHO- + epe-, epos word: see -IA¹, -Y³.]
1. The branch of grammar that deals with (correct) pronunciation, esp. the relationship between pronunciation and spelling. M17.

2. Correct, accepted, or customary pronunciation. E19.

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