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  "description": "The word for today is…\n\nepenthesis (noun) -\n\n: the insertion or development of a sound or letter in the body of a word\n\nSource : Merriam-Webster\n\nEtymology : If you say film as \"FIL-um,\" with two syllables, you've committed epenthesis. It isn't a punishable offense-in fact, it's not an offense at all. It is simply a natural way to break up an awkward cluster of consonants. It's easier for some people to say film as two syllables instead of one, just as it's easier for some to insert a \"b\" sound ",
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  "textContent": "The word for today is…\n\nepenthesis (noun) -\n\n: the insertion or development of a sound or letter in the body of a word\n\nSource : Merriam-Webster\n\nEtymology : If you say film as \"FIL-um,\" with two syllables, you've committed epenthesis. It isn't a punishable offense-in fact, it's not an offense at all. It is simply a natural way to break up an awkward cluster of consonants. It's easier for some people to say film as two syllables instead of one, just as it's easier for some to insert a \"b\" sound into cummerbund, pronouncing that word as \"CUM-ber-bund.\"\n\n**_If you enjoyed this Good Oil word of the day please consider sharing it with your friends and, especially, your children._**",
  "title": "The Good Oil Word of the Day",
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