elision Definition
- 1the omission of a sound or syllable when speaking, such as 'gonna' for 'going to'
- 2the merging of two sounds or syllables into one, such as 'let's' for 'let us'
Using elision: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "elision" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The elision of the 'h' in 'hour' is common in some dialects.
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In French, the elision of the final vowel sound is common.
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The elision of the 't' in 'often' is accepted in some English dialects.
elision Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for elision
Phrases with elision
Example
The word 'library' is often pronounced as 'lie-bry' due to syllabic elision.
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The word 'chocolate' is often pronounced as 'choc-lit' due to vocalic elision.
the omission of a consonant sound in pronunciation
Example
The word 'government' is often pronounced as 'govern-mint' due to consonantal elision.
Origins of elision
from Latin 'elisio', meaning 'a striking out'
Summary: elision in Brief
The term 'elision' [ih-lish-uhn] refers to the omission or merging of sounds or syllables in speech. It can be seen in contractions like 'let's' and 'gonna,' and in the omission of final vowel sounds in French. Elision can be categorized into syllabic, vocalic, and consonantal types, as seen in words like 'library,' 'chocolate,' and 'government.'
