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hyperthesis.

A form of metathesis in which noncontiguous sounds are switched.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/haɪˈpɜːθɪsɪs/UK/hɪˈpɜːθɪsɪs/UK/həˈpɜːθɪsɪs/UK/-əsəs/UK
  1. A form of metathesis in which noncontiguous sounds are switched.

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Where this word comes from

From hyper- + metathesis.

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