Definition of Elision
omitting sounds in order to make something to easier to pronounce
Examples of Elision in a sentence
Elision occurs in Latin poetry as a stylistic device where phrases are omitted. 🔊
Elision, or omission of sounds when speaking, is extremely common in the pronunciation of the Japanese language. 🔊
Vowel elision in connected speech is found in certain dialects where sounds are omitted to make words easier to understand. 🔊
The mute h in the word ‘hour’ requires elision and the speaker to omit the sound. 🔊
Elision or omission of sounds is considered a feature of uneducated speakers in some places and is widespread in others. 🔊
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