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______________involves a different analysis of the structure of the word by attaching a consonant at the end of a word or a vowel at the beginning of the next word ?

Correct answer: D. Met analysis

  • A. Portmanteau
  • B. Onomatopoeia
  • C. Clipping
  • D. Met analysis

Explanation

Metanalysis, or rebracketing, changes the perceived structure of adjoining sounds or words, such as transferring a consonant across a word boundary. Portmanteau combines word parts, while clipping shortens a word.

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