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Orthoepy

[awr-thoh-uh-pee, awr-thoh-ep-ee] /ɔrˈθoʊ ə pi, ˈɔr θoʊˌɛp i/

noun
1.
the study of correct pronunciation.
2.
customary pronunciation (opposed to ).
/ˈɔːθəʊˌɛpɪ/
noun
1.
the study of correct or standard pronunciation

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