hyperforeignism

Noun

1. The use of a sound or form that is perceived as foreign in a context where a native sound or form would be more correct based on the original language of a given loanword.
   • When he wrote that he was going to “Hämbürg”, it was considered a hyperforeignism because the German form is “Hamburg”.
   • Although most hyperforeignisms are accidental, there are some intentional ones, such as Target being humorously called "Tarjay."
   • For example, there is an awareness based on French that /dʒ/ is an English-type consonant, for which /ʒ/ is the ‘foreign’ equivalent. But when this leads to raj, Taj Mahal, mah-jongg, or adagio with /ʒ/ instead of /dʒ/...

   Synonyms: hyperforeignization

2. The misapplication of foreign pronunciation or usage more broadly; approximation that is misapprehensive or pedantic; use of a foreign form that is not in common use.
   • When she talked about the beautiful “freschi”, this was considered a hyperforeignism because in English the plural form “frescoes” is used.