Haplology
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /hæˈplɒləd͡ʒi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Haplology is a noun meaning (phonology, uncountable) The process of deleting one of two almost identical syllables within a word.
Meaning
(phonology, uncountable) The process of deleting one of two almost identical syllables within a word.
More Meanings
- (phonology, countable, by extension) An instance of said process.
Word Forms
- haplologies
- haplogy
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include apophony, aphoresis, procope, prodelision, syncopation, depharyngealization.
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