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it could be some form of metathesis (\mə-ˈta-thə-səs\) or some other linguistic trope; I used to think that I came up with the expression 'emPHAsis on the wrong sylLAble' until I started hearing it elsewhere, like here (see 1:35)
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted Emphasis on the wrong syllable Rock Currier 02/21/13 09:39 AM Re: Emphasis on the wrong syllable LukeJavan8 02/21/13 04:21 PM Re: Emphasis on the wrong syllable Rhubarb Commando 02/21/13 05:37 PM Re: Emphasis on the wrong syllable tsuwm 02/21/13 10:31 PM
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