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Anaptyxis

Noun:

1. The insertion of a vowel sound between two consonants to facilitate pronunciation.

Example Sentence:

The linguistic phenomenon of anaptyxis helps in pronouncing difficult words like "real" (rē-əl).

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Verb:

2. The act of inserting a vowel sound between two consonants to improve pronunciation.

Example Sentence:

When learning a new language, it is essential to practice anaptyxis to attain proper articulation.

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Adjective:

3. Referring to something popular or widely accepted by the general population.

Example Sentence:

That song became anaptyxis among the youth, with its catchy tune and relatable lyrics.

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Adjective:

4. Pertaining to or characteristic of a specific locality or region.

Example Sentence:

The anaptyxis dialect spoken in that village has unique phonetic variations not found elsewhere.

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