tmesis
pronunciation
How to pronounce tmesis in British English:
UK [ˈtmi:sɪs]
How to pronounce tmesis in American English:
US [ˈtmisɪs, ˈmi-]
Word Origin
- tmesis (n.)
- 1580s, from Greek tmesis "a cutting," related to temnein "to cut," tome "a cutting" (see tome). The separation of the elements of a compound word by the interposition of another word or words (such as a whole nother).