Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
paragoge
Noun
/ˈpærəˌɡoʊdʒ/
Definition
The addition of a sound or syllable at the end of a word.
Examples
- In some dialects, native speakers might use paragoge when they emphasize certain words, such as ‘Britain’ being pronounced as ‘Britain-uh’.
- Poets often employ paragoge to maintain rhythm in their verses, adding sounds to fit their meter.
Meaning
Paragoge refers to the linguistic phenomenon where an extra phoneme is added to the end of a word, often for poetic or rhetorical effect.
Synonyms
- None commonly used
