metathesis
US /məˈtæθ.ə.sɪs/
UK /məˈtæθ.ə.sɪs/

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metatesis, perubahan posisi bunyi
the transposition of sounds or letters in a word
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The word 'ask' becoming 'aks' is an example of metathesis.
Kata 'ask' menjadi 'aks' adalah contoh metatesis.
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Historical linguistics often studies phenomena like metathesis.
Linguistik historis sering mempelajari fenomena seperti metatesis.