metathesis

Meanings

• The process of swapping the positions of two or more sounds or letters in a word.

  - "Was: 'washew', became: 'weshaw' (wash + sweep)"
  - "Was: 'kissing', became: 'kissing' (kiss + singing)"
  - "Was: 'better', became: 'retteb' (re- + better)"
  - "Was: 'waterlogged', became: 'watterlog' (water + log)"

• Noun

  A speech disorder characterized by frequent and inconsistent metathesis.

  - "A person with metathesis may say 'washed the car' as 'washed the car was'"
  - "They may say 'I saw the man' as 'I saw the man I'"

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Pronunciation

1. /mə.ˈtæ.θə.sɪs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=83326728"

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Variants

List of all variants of metathesis that leads to same result
metatheses , metathesis , metathetic , metathetical , metathetically

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'metatithenai', meaning 'to place after' or 'to transfer'.

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Trivia

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1. Metathesis is a common phenomenon in onomatopoeic words, such as 'bubble' and 'hiccup'.

2. In some languages, such as Greek, metathesis is a regular phonological process.

3. Metathesis is also known as 'metaphony' or 'metatonic shift'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Phonology: The branch of linguistics that deals with the sounds of language.

2. Phoneme: The smallest distinct unit of sound in a language.

3. Morphophonology: The study of how sounds change in different contexts within a language.

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Culture

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Metathesis is a common phonological process in various languages, including English, Spanish, and Greek. It has been used in poetry and literature to create unique and interesting effects.

How to Memorize "metathesis"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the sounds being swapped in a word.
   - For example, imagine the letters of 'wash' and 'sweep' switching places to form 'weshaw'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate metathesis with a memorable image or phrase.
   - For example, imagine a washer switching places with a sweeper in a laundry room.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use a mnemonic device to remember the meaning of metathesis.
   - For example, remember that metathesis is 'the transfer of sounds or letters'.

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