How Do You Spell PARAGOGE?

Pronunciation: [pˈaɹəɡˌə͡ʊd͡ʒ] (IPA)

Paragoge (/pəˈræɡədʒi/) is a linguistic term that refers to the addition of a sound or phoneme to the end of a word. The word "paragoge" itself is derived from the Greek word "paragogḗ", which means "addition". In the IPA phonetic transcription, the first syllable "pa" is pronounced with a light stress and an unstressed schwa sound, while the second syllable "ra" is pronounced with a strong stress and the vowel sound /æ/. The final two syllables "go" and "ge" are both pronounced with a soft /dʒ/ sound.

PARAGOGE Meaning and Definition

1. Paragoge is a linguistic term used to describe the addition of an extra syllable or sound at the end of a word. It is a type of phonological process or rule that occurs in language, often as a result of regular sound changes or morphological patterns. Specifically, paragoge involves the addition of a vowel or a consonant to the end of a word, allowing for easier pronunciation or conforming to the grammatical patterns of a language.

   The phenomenon of paragoge can be observed in various languages and has different implications depending on the context. In some cases, paragoge is considered a natural phonetic process, such as when a word ending in a consonant needs an added vowel to make it easier to pronounce. For example, the Old English word "caru" (meaning "care") evolved into the Modern English word "care" through paragoge, with the addition of the final /ə/ (schwa) sound.

   Paragoge can also occur as part of a historical sound change, affecting the overall structure of words within a language. It is particularly common in languages with vowel harmony, where the addition of a vowel at the end of a word serves to maintain the pattern of vowel sounds in a phrase or sentence.

   Overall, paragoge is a linguistic process that involves the addition of a sound or syllable at the end of a word, serving to improve pronunciation or conform to grammatical patterns within a language.

2. The addition of a letter or syllable to the end of a word.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for PARAGOGE

• oaragoge
• laragoge
• 0aragoge
• pzragoge
• psragoge
• pwragoge
• pqragoge
• paeagoge
• padagoge
• pafagoge
• patagoge
• pa5agoge
• pa4agoge
• parzgoge
• parsgoge
• parwgoge
• parqgoge
• parafoge
• paravoge
• paraboge

Etymology of PARAGOGE

The word "Paragoge" is derived from the Greek word "paragōgḗ" (παραγωγή), which comes from the verb "parágō" (παράγω).

In Greek, "para" (παρά) means "alongside" or "beside", while "agō" (ἄγω) means "to lead" or "to bring". Therefore, "parágō" translates to "to bring alongside" or "to lead beside".

The suffix "-gḗ" (-γή) in "paragōgḗ" denotes the action or process of doing something. Thus, "paragōgḗ" refers to the act or process of adding something alongside or at the end.

Plural form of PARAGOGE is PARAGOGES