paragoge

Paragoge () is the addition of a sound to the end of a word. It is a type of epenthesis.

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Etymology
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Grammatical endings
In inherited words
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Paragoge () is the addition of a sound to the end of a word. It is a type of epenthesis.

Paragoge is most often linked with the nativization of loanwords. It is particularly common in Brazilian Portuguese, not only in loanwords but also in word derivation. It is also present in the accents of many Brazilians while speaking foreign languages such as English.