Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 orthoepy /(ôr"thō̇*ē̇*py̆; 277)/ · or·tho·e·py · IPA /ˈɔɹ.θoʊˌɛ.pi/ 01 n. The art of uttering words correctly; a correct pronunciation of words; also, mode of pronunciation. 1. The art of uttering words correctly; a correct pronunciation of words; also, mode of pronunciation.