metatheses (Meaning)
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metatheses Sentence Examples
- The metatheses of the word "bread" results in "beard."
- Metathesis can create humorous words, such as "smelk" for "milk."
- In linguistics, metathesis refers to the accidental transposition of sounds in speech.
- The German word "baden" means "to bathe," but metathesis creates "braten," which means "to roast."
- Some languages, like Hawaiian, frequently undergo metathesis, resulting in unique pronunciations.
- Metathesis can also occur in chemical reactions, where atoms are rearranged.
- The metathesis of "star" into "rats" is a classic example of this linguistic phenomenon.
- Metathesis can sometimes make words easier to pronounce, such as "grass" from "gars."
- In the English language, metathesis is often seen in informal speech, like "aks" for "ask."
- Metatheses can be intentionally used in poetry and literature to create unusual effects.
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The metatheses of the word "bread" results in "beard."
Metathesis can create humorous words, such as "smelk" for "milk."
In linguistics, metathesis refers to the accidental transposition of sounds in speech.
The German word "baden" means "to bathe," but metathesis creates "braten," which means "to roast."
