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- US Pronunciation
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- [si-ner-uh-sis]
- /sɪˈnɛr ə sɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [si-ner-uh-sis]
- /sɪˈnɛr ə sɪs/
Definitions of synaeresis word
- noun synaeresis the contraction of two syllables or two vowels into one, especially the contraction of two vowels so as to form a diphthong. 1
- abbreviation SYNAERESIS synizesis. 1
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Origin of synaeresis
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < Late Latin < Greek synaíresis act of taking together, equivalent to syn- syn- + (h)aire- (stem of haireîn to take) + -sis -sis
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Parts of speech for Synaeresis
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
synaeresis popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
synaeresis usage trend in Literature
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