elision

The word “elision” has 3 syllables: e-li-sion

It's pronounced as /ɪˈlɪʒən/

What is synonym and antonym for elision?

In the thesaurus, “elision” has 2 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for elision along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for elision

noun
1. The deliberate omission of something.
2. The omission of a letter or syllable between two words; sometimes marked with an apostrophe.

In poetry, elision is often used to maintain the rhythm of the lines.
The elision of vowels in casual speech can make words easier to say.
The professor explained how elision impacts the flow of spoken language.
The song's lyrics featured elision, shortening words to fit the melody.
The writer used elision to make the dialogue sound more natural and fast-paced.

On this page you'll find 3 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elision, such as: deletion, inclusion, omission.

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