orthoepist

noun

or·​tho·​epist ˈȯ(r)thəˌwepə̇st How to pronounce orthoepist (audio)
ȯ(r)ˈthōəp-
plural -s
: a person who is skilled in orthoepy
orthoepistic
¦ȯ(r)thəˌwe¦pistik
(¦)ȯ(r)¦thōə¦p-
adjective

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“Orthoepist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orthoepist. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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