Transcription
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- [hap-lol-uh-jee]
- /hæpˈlɒl ə dʒi/
- /haplˈɒlədʒi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hap-lol-uh-jee]
- /hæpˈlɒl ə dʒi/
Definitions of haplology word
- noun haplology the omission of one of two similar adjacent syllables or sounds in a word, as in substituting morphonemic for morphophonemic or in the pronunciation [prob-lee] /ˈprɒb li/ (Show IPA) for probably. 1
- noun haplology (linguistics) The process of deleting one of two almost identical syllables within a word. 1
- noun haplology omission of a repeated occurrence of a sound or syllable in fluent speech, as for example in the pronunciation of library as (ˈlaɪbrɪ) 0
- noun haplology the dropping of one of two similar or identical successive syllables or sounds in a word (Ex.: interpretive for interpretative) 0
- noun haplology An instance of deleting one of two almost identical syllables within a word. 0
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Parts of speech for Haplology
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haplology popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
haplology usage trend in Literature
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