synaeresis
or syn·er·e·sis
[ si-ner-uh-sis ]
/ sɪˈnɛr ə sɪs /
noun Phonetics.
the contraction of two syllables or two vowels into one, especially the contraction of two vowels so as to form a diphthong.
Words nearby synaeresis
symptomless,
symptosis,
syn,
syn-,
syn.,
synaeresis,
synaesthesia,
synagogue,
synalepha,
synalgia,
synaloepha
Example sentences from the Web for synaeresis
Diaeresis or synaeresis may usually be employed according to the case.
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