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iotacism.

Pronunciation of another vowel or diphthong as [i], or a vowel shift resulting in such pronunciation, especially in Greek.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. Pronunciation of another vowel or diphthong as [i], or a vowel shift resulting in such pronunciation, especially in Greek.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A misspelling resulting from such pronunciation.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek ἰωτακισμός (iōtakismós), by surface analysis from iota + -cism (phenomenon related to a specific phoneme).

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